Supervises the activities of personnel performing fire-fighting and rescue duties. Oversees the enforcement of all laws and ordinances relative to fire safety, pyrotechnics, and explosives.
This title will be used for the managing officer of one or more fire stations and multiple emergency response apparatus companies each supervised by an FSO III officer
In charge of the management and control of shifts of firefighters engaged in firefighting operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards. Serves as department head in absence of fire chief. Manages Multi-company shift staffing and response model. Manages multi-company/station shift work assignments. Supervises multi-company incident response. Manages subordinate time & leave through the designated system. Evaluates personnel performance. Coordinates delivery of training initiatives and supervises delivery of fire safety prevention education delivery. Performs duties associated with response to fire, medical, Rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. Manages Multi-company/station inventory, cleaning and preparation of company response apparatus and equipment. Maintains operational knowledge of firefighting techniques, apparatus, and equipment.
Understands, basic administrative, financial, communications, political, legal, managerial, analytical and information management. Firm working knowledge of public safety concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations. Ability to communicate effectively; be organized and able to multitask; operating all fire and rescue equipment, and utilizing fire investigation tools. A working knowledge of the fire and safety rules and regulations. Skill in the operation of fire-fighting apparatus. Skill in emergency vehicle driving. Ability to make sound decisions in critical situations. Ability to effectively supervise fire service personnel. Ability to keep accurate written records.
Must be able to meet the professional qualifications required by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses to operate assigned vehicles. Must maintain certifications required of the position.
A Bachelor’s Degree and management and supervisory fire prevention or fire-fighting experience.