FIRE CHIEF

 

DEFINITION


 Under  direction  of a designated member of the  local  governing
 body,  has  charge  of  the  fire department.  Manages  all  fire
 department operations to ensure their timely, thorough, and cost-
 effective preparation conduct; does related work.

 NOTE: The  examples  of  work  for  this  title   are   for
 illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using  this
 title   may  not  perform  all  duties  listed  in  this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed  on  the  job
 may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Write  memos and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) to officers
 to inform, instruct, or direct their activities.

 Ensures  all  departmental, county, state and federal  rules  and
 regulations are followed at fire scene.

 Reviews  department training programs to ensure  compliance  with
 applicable regulations.

 Reports  to fires as determined by need, e.g., indicated in  pre-
 planning  Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs)  or  upon  request
 from incident commander.

 Reviews and approves the final written form of Standard Operating
 Guidelines (SOGs) and departmental regulations.

 Authorizes training courses for department staff..

 Monitors monthly reports of sick time, vacation and overtime  use
 so that budget allocation may be checked for compliance.

 Terminates  or  recommends termination of  employees  based  upon
 violations   of   departmental,   county,   state,   or   federal
 regulations.

 Discusses  pertinent  matters with  various  union  officials  to
 promote harmonious relationship within the Department.

 Recommends major disciplinary actions of uniformed personnel  for
 violations   of   departmental,   county,   state,   or   federal
 regulations.

 Refers  personal problems of fire department personnel to  proper
 resources for guidance/treatment.

 Ensures offender's supervisor reviews Fire Department violations.

 Reviews  all  monthly reports (overtime, apparatus,  drills,  and
 fuel) to initiate appropriate follow-up.

 Provides   information   on  equipment  that   requires   capital
 expenditures for budget consideration.

 Ensures  that all staff violations of Fire Department  rules  and
 regulations are documented.

 Assists   business  manager  or  municipal  fiscal   officer   in
 development of the fire department budget.

 Provides equipment replacement schedule for budget consideration.

 Approves expenditures for both budgeted and non-budgeted items.

 Approves specifications for new equipment.

 Reviews  bid  returns from potential vendors for compliance  with
 specifications, and makes recommendations.

 Ensures  that discrepancies in background checks for  prospective
 new firefighters are investigated.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.