Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council’s functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority. These functions are managed and delivered through four divisional offices which are located in Mallow, Midleton, Bantry and a headquarter office which is located at County Hall Campus, Cork.
 
The Assistant Chief Fire Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a  division of the Fire & Building Control Department to deliver key local authority services  such as; building inspections, fire prevention, fire safety engineering, building control, community fire safety, fire service operations, major emergency management and coordination of Civil Defence. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will operate under the  direction of and report to the Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer of the division to which they are assigned. They must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their supervisor. 

As a key part of the technical Fire team, you will use your fire safety engineering knowledge to help safeguard the lives of Cork County’s residents by ensuring buildings meet essential fire safety standards. Your work will have a direct impact on public safety across a range of settings, from newly constructed developments to large-scale public events. Working alongside a dedicated team of fire safety professionals, you will be responsible for assessing Fire Safety Certificate applications and conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with fire regulations. You will apply your technical expertise to evaluate complex building designs, including for high-risk or large-scale projects, ensuring they meet fire safety requirements. 

From assessing state-of-the-art building designs to inspecting public events like festivals and concerts, no two days are the same in this dynamic role. You will balance office-based technical analysis with hands-on fire safety inspections in various public and commercial settings. 

The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will have the option to begin or continue operational fire service training. 

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website