What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Fire Chief -- TEST position at CITY OF FREMONT?
NATURE OF WORK
Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the fire department through the development, coordination, direction, and administration of operational activities pertaining to the functions of Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, researching, developing programs/curriculums and/or conducting the training activities of the department for all staff and working to procedurally integrate technological advances into the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following examples of work are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
• Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the fire department through the development, coordination, direction and administration of operational activities pertaining to all fire/rescue and EMS functions.
• Serves as the department training officer for EMS and fire/rescue activities.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, researching, developing programs/curriculums and/or conducting the training activities of the department for all staff; maintains detailed personnel training records.
• Ensures that all personnel meet State of Nebraska and NREMT certification requirements; meet compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to all operations; serves as the HIPAA Compliance Officer.
• Assists the Fire Chief in the development, evaluation and maintenance of departmental rules, regulations, goals, objectives, and policies; ensures that all staff personnel adhere to departmental directives at all times.
• Assists with the departmental budget.
• Serves as the City’s Emergency Manager.
• Receives citizen’s complaints and handles situations and/or refers individuals to appropriate city officials for resolution.
• Attends regional, state, and local conferences, conventions, and meetings.
• Respond to fire and rescue/EMS calls.
• Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his/her absence.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Fire Chief.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Education or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a full-time member in a career or combination fire department providing firefighting and EMS services.
• Must have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a Fire and EMS system.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• State of Nebraska license and/or NREMT as a Paramedic
o NREMT Paramedic would be required to obtain Nebraska Paramedic license prior to date of hire.
• State certification as a Fire Fighter I
o Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.
• State certification as a Fire Fighter II
o Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.
• State certification as Hazardous Material Operations
o Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.
• State certification as a Fire Instructor I
o Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.
• Must obtain IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Instructor II certification within one year of employment.
• Must obtain the NEMA Emergency Manager Basic Academy Certification within one year of employment.