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Fire Battalion Commander
This process has has been extended to May 1st 2020
Salary
$58,022.35 - $93,320.32 Annually
Location
Wilson, NC
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Department
Fire Department/Fire Division
Job Number
201800211
Closing
5/1/2020 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary/Scope
The purpose of this position is to direct and supervise a shift of assigned personnel in fire and rescue operations. Successful performance contributes to the safety of lives and property.
The work consists of varied duties in the prevention and suppression of fires. The necessity of supervising and participating in work performed in life threatening situations contributes to the complexity of the work. Job Responsibilities
Major Duties
- Assumes command and control and fire scenes; supervises the work of extinguishing fires; supervises the response to emergency medical incidents, natural disasters, and hazardous materials scenes. Performs, supervises and/or coordinates fire origin investigations.
- Coordinates placement of personnel and apparatus to assure constant coverage of the city.
- Supervises assigned personnel in the fire prevention and fire investigation activities.
- Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
- Reports maintenance needs of apparatus; coordinates repair and replacement.
- Maintains, develops, and submits appropriate records and reports regarding administrative, supervisory and technical requirements.
- Coordinates and assists with educational programs and services.
- Coordinates, schedules, and assists with pre-incident surveys, hydrant maintenance programs, and industrial fire inspections.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Guidelines
- Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city ordinances and policies, state building and fire codes, and federal, state, and local laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
- The position has direct supervision over company officers.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years' experience + 3 years as Company Officer + BS or BA (4 year) in Fire Science or related field (must be approved by Fire Chief or his/her designee).
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- NIMS 100, 200, 700;
- Certified as North Carolina Level I Fire Inspector (external candidates must show equivalent and ability to obtain within a designated time);
- Certified as North Carolina Fire Instructor Level II (external candidates must show equivalent and ability to obtain within a designated time);
- Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B drivers' license(external candidates must show equivalent and ability to obtain within a designated time);
- Possession of the highest level of Firefighter Certification (or equivalent).
- Possession of a current Emergency Medical Responder Certification (EMR applicable only to internal employees hired prior to 12/8/1999) or NC EMT Certification, (external candidates must show equivalent and ability to obtain within a designated time);
- Possession of NC Hazardous Material Technician Level Certification (or ability to obtain within a designated time);
- Actively pursue enrollment and completion of NFA Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP);
- Internal candidates must show completion of WF/RS Officer Development Program. External candidates must demonstrate equivalent competencies.
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of modern firefighting techniques and equipment.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the control and prevention of fires.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of the boundaries and geography of the city.
- Skill in operating computers and other office equipment.
- Skill in the provisions of basic life support techniques.
- Skill in operating emergency vehicles and equipment.
- Skill in the use of radio/communications equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in public speaking and public relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- The work is typically performed in an office and at on-site fire and emergency scenes.
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
- The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
- The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
- The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
- The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.
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