CHIEF OF FIRE, COMBINATION FIRE DEPARTMENT (VILLAGE OF MINOA)

 41195   

                         Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for supervising and melding the activities of Firefighters working in a volunteer fire department.  Under general supervision of the Village Board, an employee in this class plans, coordinates, and directs the overall operation of the fire department, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, public education, and administrative and support services.  Supervision is exercised over a large number of volunteer members of the department.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES  

Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies as needed; directs personnel at the scene of incidents.

Conducts and oversee performance of the Caretaker, deputy chiefs, line officers and volunteers.

Supervises the Caretaker, deputy chiefs, line officers and volunteer members of the department.

Assists with the development and implementation of in-service programs and work tasks.    

Manages the annual budget, including preparing budget estimates and controlling expenditures of all fire related expenses

Attends Village Board, County and State fire service meetings, workshops and conferences.

Develops and implements recruitment/retention programs.

Develops and administers long range plans and objectives.

Oversees administration and adherence to Village departmental policies and procedures daily.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of fire fighting and emergency medical principles, practices, and equipment.

Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department.

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.

Good knowledge of management practices and negotiating skills.

Good knowledge of training practices and techniques.

Good knowledge of the principles of fire administration, and the ability to apply these principles effectively.

Ability to maintain productive discipline and high morale.

Ability to work directly with the media, the public, and government officials.

Ability to lead and give effective orders.

Ability to adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action in an emergency situation.

Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ten (10) years of fire service experience, or its part-time equivalent, which must have included three (3) years of supervisory experience in a combination fire department (paid/volunteer), a paid fire department, or a volunteer fire department, as a Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief; or

2. Ten (10) years of fire service experience, or its part-time equivalent, which must have included five (5) years of supervisory experience in a combination fire department (paid/volunteer), a paid fire department, or a volunteer fire department, as a Fire Captain.

3. Ten (10) years of fire service experience, or its part-time equivalent, which must have included six (6) years of supervisory experience in a combination fire department (paid/volunteer), a paid fire department, or a volunteer fire department, as a Fire Lieutenant.

AND; Per New York State Civil Service Law §58-a:

1. Possess National Certification as a Fire Officer 3, pursuant to National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications;

2. Maintain fitness standards in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

Standard, 29 CFR 1910.156 Fire Brigade Standard and any established by the Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ); and,

3. The following education and experience may be substituted for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 3

Certification, upon the approval of the State Fire Administrator:

(a) NYS Supervisory Level I certification pursuant to 19 NYCRR 426.9 (i.e. NYS Fire Officer I

certification) and 10 or more years of service as fire chief in a civil service position; or

(b) Possess National Certification as a Fire Officer 2, pursuant to NFPA 1021; and

i. 10 or more years of progressive supervisory responsibility in the field of fire or emergency

services and 60 college credits; or

ii. 5 or more years of progressive supervisory responsibility in the field of fire or emergency

services and 120 college credits; or

iii. 5 or more years of service as fire chief, in a civil service position; or

iv. 5 or more years of service as a chief officer (Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, Deputy

Chief) in a civil service position and completion of the National Fire Academy, Executive

Fire Officer Program or the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Chief Fire Officer

designation.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

       At time of appointment, possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles appropriate to the vehicle(s) being operated.

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