DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

 

DEFINITION


 Under direction of the Fire Chief, assists in the management  and
 discipline  of  the  fire  department designed  to  provide  fire
 protection for persons and property; does other related duties as
 required.

 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:


 At   fires,   takes  charge  of  responding  companies,   deploys
 firefighting forces, orders needed reenforcements, and supervises
 the use of firefighting forces, equipment, and apparatus.

 Makes  inspections  of firefighting personnel  and  equipment  to
 ensure efficient performance.

 Inspects    the    quarters   of   department    personnel    for
 cleanliness/orderliness, and available  equipment  and  materials
 for service ability.

 Supervises fire prevention control.

 Conducts   training  classes  for  subordinates,  officers,   and
 firefighters.

 Makes  investigations  of violations of  fire  laws,  ordinances,
 codes, and fire hazards, and institutes needed action.

 Prepares reports.

 Has  charge  of the fire department in the absence  of  the  Fire
 Chief.

 Supervises  the  establishment and maintenance of  personnel  and
 fire records and files.

 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.