| Job Title |
Battalion Chief |
| Job Description |
Directs And Coordinates Firefighting Activities Of Battalion
Of Fire Companies In Municipality: Determines Plan Of Action Of
Fire Companies For Answering Calls In Fire, Salvage, And Rescue
Operations. Directs Inspections Of Commercial Buildings To
Ensure Compliance With Fire And Safety Regulations. Enters Fire
Site During Fires To Coordinate And Supervise Fire Fighting
Activities Of Companies On-site, And Reports Events To Superior,
Using Portable Two-way Radio. Plans For Purchase Of New
Equipment And Use Of New Techniques In Rescue, First Aid, And
Firefighting Operations. Directs Personnel In Use Of
Firefighting Equipment. Inspects Fire Stations, Equipment,
Personnel, And Records Of Assigned Companies To Ensure
Efficiency And Enforcement Of Departmental Regulations.
Recommends Awards For Personnel For Superior Service. Prepares
Reports Of Accidents Involving Equipment And Personnel. Keeps
Equipment And Personnel Records. May Direct Investigation Of
Causes Of Incendiary And Arson Cases. May Determine Cause Of
Fire And Appraise Amount Of Fire Loss To Building And Other
Property. May Promote Fire Prevention Activities By Organizing
And Training Fire Brigades In Industrial Plants.
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