Battalion Chief

Identify corrective actions needed to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances and conduct follow-up inspections to see if corrective actions have been taken.

Maintain required maps and records.

Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.

Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.

Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

Develop or review building fire exit plans.

Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.

Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.

Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.

Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.

Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.

Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required.

Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.

Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.

Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.

Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.

Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.