To engage in outside employment, employees must submit a report to whom?

Employees must submit a report regarding outside employment to the Deputy Chief of the Department. This requirement typically exists to ensure that any outside work does not conflict with the responsibilities and commitments of a firefighter's primary role. The Deputy Chief plays a critical role in overseeing departmental policies and maintaining operational effectiveness.

Submitting such reports to this level of management helps facilitate a clear line of communication regarding outside activities and allows for proper assessment of any potential impact on the employee's performance or the department's overall operations. This procedure ensures that all employees can conduct their duties effectively without compromising their obligations to their primary employer, which is especially vital in a high-stakes environment like firefighting.

The other options, while potentially involved in personnel matters, do not hold the same level of authority or focus on the operational guidelines for outside work as the Deputy Chief does.