Which rank is the second in the chain from Fire Chief to Firefighter?

• A. Fire Chief
• B. Assistant Deputy Chief
• C. Platoon Chief
• D. Deputy Chief

Answer: (D)

Think about the chain of command: the Fire Chief sits at the top, followed by the rank directly beneath them. In Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, the immediate subordinate of the Fire Chief is the Deputy Chief, with the Assistant Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief, and other ranks below in descending order. So the second rank in the chain from Fire Chief to Firefighter, i.e., the one directly under the Fire Chief, is the Deputy Chief. The Fire Chief is the top position, not the second; the Assistant Deputy Chief is lower than the Deputy Chief, and the Platoon Chief is further down the line.