Battalion Chief

About This Role

Administer and direct divisions within the fire department, commanding emergency activities during assigned shifts while managing personnel, operations, and budget in a volunteer/stipend capacity.

Responsibilities

• Administer directions to different divisions within the fire department
• Command authority and responsibility for all emergency activity during assigned shifts
• Manage a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency operations including firefighting, fire suppression, fire inspection, fire and environmental safety, disaster preparedness, emergency medical services, rescue and salvage operations, and personnel training and safety
• Supervise special assignments such as testing and repairing fire hydrants, conducting fire prevention inspections, and community risk reduction activities
• Administer overall operations of all fire personnel and fire station; provide command at significant emergency incidents
• Ensure the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards of fire management programs and systems; monitor and propose improvements
• Supervise and evaluate the work performance of personnel; provide staff training and development programs; counsel to correct deficiencies and administer discipline
• Participate in the administration and development of the department's annual budget
• Prepare a variety of written reports; research, analyze and evaluate department services and programs and develop recommendations
• Maintain and update training and certification records for all department personnel

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old at time of appointment
• 3 years of experience as a fire captain with a recognized California fire department
• Major course work in fire science, emergency management, business administration, public administration, or a related field
• Possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid National Registry and/or California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License
• Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial Driver’s License or Class C California Driver's License with Firefighter endorsement

Qualifications

• Major course work in fire science, emergency management, business administration, public administration, or a related field
• 3 years of experience as a fire captain with a recognized California fire department

Nice to Have

• State of California Company Officer or Fire Officer Certification
• Swift Water Awareness Certification
• Rescue Systems I Certification

Certifications