Emergency Planning Manager

Full job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Emergency Planning Manager to lead the development of community risk assessments and manage resource requirements within our fire stations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in identifying hazardous categories within the community, providing detailed justifications for resource allocation, and guiding firefighting operations, including communication protocols and mutual aid agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Risk Assessments:

• Guide and consult on hazardous categories within the community.
• Develop comprehensive community risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
• Recommend appropriate resources and strategies for managing identified hazards.
• Analyze data to determine resource requirements for effective emergency response.

Resource Allocation:

• Identify and justify the necessary resources (equipment, vehicles, manpower) for fire stations.
• Develop detailed plans for full alarm deployments, performance metrics, and response times.

Operational Guidance:

• Provide expertise on the operational aspects of firefighting, including strategies, tactics, and safety protocols.
• Ensure that firefighting operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Communication Protocols:

• Develop and implement robust communication protocols for emergency situations.
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication among firefighting teams and other emergency response units.

Mutual Aid Agreements:

• Establish and maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities and organizations.
• Coordinate mutual aid responses to ensure rapid and effective support during large-scale emergencies.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training sessions for fire fighters and emergency personnel on risk assessment, resource allocation, and operational procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement and learning within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with community stakeholders, government agencies, and other relevant parties to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure transparency and cooperation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in emergency planning, firefighting operations, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of community risk assessment methodologies and resource allocation strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of firefighting equipment, vehicles, and manpower requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and implement communication protocols and mutual aid agreements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in emergency management or fire safety (e.g., CEM, CFPS).
• Experience in managing emergency operations within a fire department.
• Knowledge of NFPA or international standards related to emergency management regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with advanced emergency management software, innovative tools etc