Deputy Commissioner of Fire

There shall be three deputy commissioners of fire in the exempt class of the civil service, with  power to act generally for and in place of the commissioner of fire, who shall be appointed and  removed at the pleasure of the commissioner of fire and shall perform such other and additional  duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by the commissioner of fire. On the removal,  as hereinbefore provided, of a deputy commissioner of fire, who, at the time of appointment as a  deputy commissioner of fire was a member of the department of fire, he or she shall, before such  removal becomes effective, be restored at his or her request to the rank and duty held at the time of appointment.  

Distinguishing Features

• There are three Deputy Commissioners in the exempt class of civil service.

• Authorized to act generally for and in place of the Commissioner of Fire.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commissioner.

Appointment & Removal

• Appointed and removable at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Fire.

• If removed and previously a department member, may be restored to prior rank/duty.

Qualifications

• No specific degree or experience listed, but expected to have sufficient knowledge and training to act in the Commissioner’s place.