Deputy Chief of Operations

Required Qualifications:

  • NFPA Fire Officer III certification (or equivalent)
  • NFA I-400 (or equivalent)
  • NFA Incident Safety Officer
  • Instructor II
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid SC Class E driver’s license (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience at Battalion Chief or higher
  • Ability to successfully complete:
    • Interview
    • Criminal Background Check
    • Drug Test

Strongly Desired:

  • Fire Officer IV (or equivalent)
  • EMT Basic certification (required within 2 years)
  • NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator

Position Details:

Exempt position with the starting annual pay of $84,957.12

  • Essential Functions:
    • Management Daily Operations
    • Management of Training Program
    • Incident Command/Leadership
  • 6-month probationary period
  • Biweekly pay schedule with direct deposit
  • Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance though the SC Public Benefit Authority (PEBA)
  • Mandatory participation in SC Police Officers Retirement System (PORS)
  • 401k retirement contributions by the department using 1% funds
  • Paid sick leave and vacation
  • Bereavement, military, and jury duty leave

Application Guidance:

  • Applicants should obtain an application packet in person at Flint Hill Station 1 or download the form HERE.  Note: The application packet is formatted for double sided printing to save paper.
  • A cover page is provided for applicants to indicate their preferred method(s) of communication with Flint Hill Fire District during the application process.
  • The application should be completed in its entirety and returned through one of the accepted methods (U.S. mail, Email, or hand delivery between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mon. – Fri.).
  • Applicants may include supporting documentation such as training transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc. Do not submit more than 10 pages of attachments.
  • Postal Address:

Flint Hill Fire District

Attn: Deputy Chief of Operations Posting

1950 Highway 21 Bypass

Fort Mill, SC 29715

Email: jobposting@flinthillfire.org

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM on January 23, 2026.
  • Once an application is submitted, applicants should wait for communication from the department. If an application is accepted, the applicant will be contacted no later than January 30, 2026, to be invited to an interview held during the week of  February 9, 2026.  Applicants will be notified of their interview time on or about February 6, 2026.  Applicants arriving late will be removed from further consideration.
  • Upon successful completion of the interview,  a conditional job offer will be made on or about February 18, 2026, and the applicant chosen will complete the final phase of the employment process – a criminal background check, an NFPA 1582 physical, and a drug test.
  • If a candidate fails any portion of the final phase, the department will determine if any of the other applicants will be considered for the position. If so, that applicant will become a candidate and move through the final phase. If not, additional application periods will be initiated until suitable candidates are found.
  • NOTE: Every effort will be made to maintain this schedule, but dates and times are subject to change if circumstances dictate.
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