Fire Division Chief (Promotional Only)
About The Position
Works under the administrative direction of the Deputy Chief of Special Operations of Fire Services. Develops, implements, and utilizes a performance evaluation system for fire training drills. Monitors Fire Company drills and evaluates company effectiveness through annual drive evaluations covering residential and commercial structures, high-rise buildings, large-scale disasters, and hazardous material emergencies. Instructs supervisory/management training programs, including the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (ICS/NIMS), and delivers public fire education to firefighting division personnel. Develops and implements motivational employee programs. Acts as an operations and administrative manager within a firefighting and/or air rescue division, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources, including personnel, apparatus, and equipment, within the assigned division through subordinate battalion chiefs and/or air rescue chiefs. Plans and develops operational strategies within the assigned division. Establishes and maintains the ICS during emergency incidents. Approves emergency call backs for repairs on Fire Department facilities and apparatus to ensure and maintain equipment and operational safety. Prepares and monitors annual budget. Assists the Managers of Logistics, Communications, and Training in determining field operational needs, evaluation of new products (testing), and writing product specifications for contracts used for the procurement of goods and services. Collaborates with facilities architect to renovate existing structures and design new fire stations and other facilities. Evaluates performance, administers/supervises disciplinary administrative investigations and actions, and resolves off-duty personnel matters. Approves changes to personnel assignments to meet division needs and minimum company staffing requirements. Monitors staff sick leave to minimize the possibility of abuse by fire personnel. Engages and communicates with the public, including interaction with businesses, schools, daycares, and community action groups.
Requirements
- Fourteen (14) years as a firefighter with three (3) of the fourteen (14) years as a Fire Suppression Battalion Chief with the Memphis Fire Department.
- Current First Responder CPR and basic First Aid certifications required.
- Fire Officer I certification required prior to completing the application for the position.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Fire Prevention Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a division coordinator
- Serves in the capacity of an acting deputy chief as assigned
- Assists in developing effective fire prevention initiatives
- Assists in the development of long-term strategic and operational plans
- Performs additional functions (essential and otherwise) which may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
