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Deputy Chief of Fire Department, City of Hanahan

Job Category
Fire
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8:30 - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Job Duties

The Deputy Fire Chief provides executive oversight of operational and administrative divisions, including fire suppression, EMS delivery, personnel management, fiscal accountability, strategic planning, and intergovernmental coordination. This position operates at both strategic and command levels, responding to emergency incidents throughout Berkeley and Charleston Counties and assuming command responsibilities as required.

The Deputy Fire Chief responsibility will encompass many job functions: Oversight of Battalion Chiefs and operational divisions Budget development and fiscal monitoring Policy development and organizational planning Grant development and compliance oversight Coordination with Finance, Human Resources, and City Administration Participation in Emergency Operations Center activations under NIMS Community engagement and public representation Direct and supervises City firefighting forces during fire suppression and rescue

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible command-level experience in the fire service IFSAC Fire Officer III IFSAC Fire Service Instructor II Incident Safety Officer FEMA ICS: 700, 100, 200, 300, 400, 800

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Fire Administration, Executive Leadership, or related field Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) - Chie Fire Officer (CFO) designation Executive Fire Officer (EFO) candidate or graduate Incident Management Team Experience Experience with municipal budgeting and capital planning Experience with ISO documentation and audit preparation

Strategic and systems-level thinking Strong fiscal acumen Operational command competence Organizational development experience Ethical leadership and professional integrity Ability to mentor emerging officers Clear communication and political awareness

Pay Info
Starting salary range is $76,594.05 - $88,403.19. The City of Hanahan offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance and participation in the State Retirement plan (PEBA). Normal office hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm.  May be asked to work additional or different hours, days, nights and weekends to meet operational needs.    


This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 
How to Apply

Submit Letter of Intent and Resume to hr@cityofhanahan.com on or before May 30, 2026.

Deadline
Equal Opportunity Employer
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis.  The City of Hanahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the city to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation.