The Assistant Chief Fire Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Emergency Services Directorate to deliver key local authority services. Assistant Chief Fire Officers work under the direction of the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or another officer designated by the Chief Executive. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer shall report to the Chief Fire Officer and undertake the duties as assigned to them by the Chief Fire Officer (or their nominee).
The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector, management and implementation of change.
1. Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
2. Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications:
(i) A degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline,
Or
(ii) A professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body,
Or
(iii) A degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including, physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information communications technology, or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services,
Or
(iv) A degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services.
And
(b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of one or more of the following:
- Principles and practices of fire safety;
- Fire service operations;
- Major emergency management;
- Technological and industrial processes;
- Telecommunications and information technology.
And
(c) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in at least one of the areas specified at (b) above;
And
(d) Have a high standard of training in one or more of the areas specified in (b) above and, in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period;
And
(e) Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office and possess the appropriate qualities
Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.
- Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.
