Battalion Chief - Casa Grande, United States - City of Casa Grande

City of Casa Grande
City of Casa Grande
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Casa Grande, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description:


GENERAL PURPOSE:
Supervises line duty Captains in delivering emergency services, staff and project work, and other fire department operations. Functions as Incident Commander, Sector Officer or Incident Safety Officer during emergency incidents involving multiple companies. Assists with developing departmental policies and procedures and manages major projects and programs (EMS, Training, & Special Operations Teams).

Ensure a continual and high level of emergency response readiness; coordinate or provide all minimum required training for suppression personnel according to NFPA mandates and ISO guidelines for structural firefighting skills, wildland firefighting skills, and Emergency Medical Services certification requirements; collaborate with other Battalion Chiefs to initiate regular single and multi-company drills; conduct and critique classes.

Oversee programs as assigned.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


PRIMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • The following duties _
    _ARE NOT__ intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities._
  • Responds as dispatched within the City of Casa Grande and on mutual aid assignments.
  • Ensures City staffing levels and all assigned personnel, apparatus, and equipment are ready for duty.
  • Ensures that all assigned personnel carry out their duties in a safe and timely manner.
  • Instructs personnel in classroom and field locations.
  • Evaluates and reviews performance records to assess training needs; responsible for the development of subordinate personnel.
  • Assists with development and implementation of department training policies and procedures to assure performance standards and quality assurance.
  • Participates as part of management in review and recommendation for development of operational practices.
  • Maintains competency in current operational procedures and keeps abreast of current trends in training techniques and methods.
  • Prioritizes and coordinates repair requests of operational apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
  • Supervises assigned operational personnel in their duties; evaluates employee performance.
  • Coordinates, manages, and may assumes command of all types of emergency scene operations using established Incident Command System procedures.
  • Monitors and observes department activities and personnel to ensure conduct and performance conform with department standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepares a variety of reports and records, including but not limited to attendance, personnel evaluations, supply requisitions, incident reports, training reports, etc.
  • Operates radio and other communications equipment.
  • Develops budget information, as assigned.
  • Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and EMS activities.
  • Coordinates activities and exchanges information with other supervisors and officers.
  • Maintains required certifications in suppression and EMS.
  • Meets department continuing education requirements.
  • Maintains positive working relationship with the public and other department members.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • Provides program management in the areas of training, special operations and EMS as assigned.
  • Performs other similar duties as assigned.

When assigned to EMS & Ambulance Transportation Division:

  • Ensures compliance with quality assurance of patient care reports and medical billing, and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and standards.
  • Manages ambulance transportation contracts and intergovernmental agreements.
  • Serves as liaison with external stakeholders (private ambulance providers, agency partners, hospitals and ADHS).
  • Manages assigned budget(s); oversees revenue collection and reimbursement programs.
  • Collects, compiles, and submits all required documentation for CON renewal.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Fire Captains and other personnel as assigned.


Minimum Requirements:


Education and Experience:


Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years full time supervisory/managerial level fire suppression and emergency management work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Special Requirements:


  • Haz-Mat Operations.
  • Leadership I, II & III or equivalent.
  • Fire Officer I or equivalent.
  • Arizona Fire Fighter I & II Certified.
  • Certification of EMT as minimum.
  • Valid Arizona Drivers License.

When assigned to EMS & Ambulance Transportation Division:

  • Paramedic certification and five (5) years Paramedic experience.
  • NAAC Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer within 12 months of hire.

Supplemental Information:


Necessary Knowledge and Skills:


  • Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices.
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