Battalion Chief

***You must be a current employee of Charlotte County Fire/EMS to apply for this position***
This is responsible administrative and technical work in planning, commanding and coordinating the department firefighting, rescue and pre-hospital operations. Work involves the responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating firefighting and rescue activities throughout the County on an assigned shift or until relieved of command by higher authority. Responsibilities include effective and efficient use of apparatus, equipment and personnel in extinguishing fires and performing rescue and other emergency work. Work of this class also involves the planning and directing for repair and maintenance, cleaning fire department buildings, fixtures, firefighting and rescue equipment and apparatus; conducting tests to ensure that equipment and apparatus are functioning properly. Work is performed with independent judgment in accordance with department practices, standards, and regulations and is reviewed by an administrative superior through analysis of reports, discussions and evaluation of results achieved.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs, assigns, and supervises all firefighting and rescue forces throughout the County on an assigned shift; responds to structural fire alarms and other major emergencies; ascertains the need for and type of additional equipment to counteract the emergency, makes technical and supervisory decisions as to the best methods of extinguishing fires.
Makes periodic inspections of personnel and the general condition of assigned equipment, apparatus and fire stations.
Coordinates resources for in-service training of personnel in firefighting and rescue techniques, methods, equipment operations, fire codes, regulations and related subjects.
Participates in public safety prevention educational programs; answers public inquiries on fire prevention and other department matters; represents the department and serves as a communication conduit.
Participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, appraisal and discipline of assigned personnel by observing staff performance; provides coaching and development opportunities where needed.
Prepares reports and maintains records (ie hose test records, SCBA maintenance records, extinguisher records, HURST records, etc).
Maintains sufficient personnel on shift each twenty-four hour period for emergency responses schedules daily shift assignments, authorizes leave, special assignments, and overtime.
Responsible for special programs or project assignments including but not limited to preparation of program guidelines, supervising subordinate personnel within the program, preparing operating guidelines and protocols, maintaining relationships with the appropriate state and federal agencies, attending meetings and making presentations.
Properly maintains operational readiness by maintaining minimal staffing levels within all County career staffed positions.
Conducts investigations into accidents or incidents involving equipment loss, personnel, and/or citizens.
Conducts post-incident critiques with staff.
Minimum Education and Experience: AA/AS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Five (5) consecutive years' experience working as a Lieutenant or Captain with Charlotte County Fire/EMS.
No disciplinary action having resulted in suspension without pay during the one (1) year prior to testing.
Completion of a three (3) credit-hour, Department-approved, Supervisory/Management course.
Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Florida State Firefighters Certificate of Compliance, Florida State Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic Certification.
All of the following certifications issued by the Florida State Fire College: Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Apparatus and Pump Operator
Instructor II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, practices, techniques and procedures, including operation and maintenance requirements of various types of fire apparatuses and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of department policies, rules and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of geography of the County.
Ability to lead people effectively in emergency situations; to maintain discipline, and to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
Ability to plan, organize, delegate and supervise the work of subordinate personnel engaged in fire suppression and rescue.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
Must be a non-smoking person if hired on or after October 1, 1988.
Working Conditions: Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity, cramped body positions, sustained positions.
Risk/Safety Conditions: Constant exposure to chemicals, insects, unprotected heights, work around moving machinery; exposure to dust, gases and fumes; excessive noise levels, electrical hazards, slippery and irregular surfaces.
Physical Activities: Heavy physical stress on the back, i.e., frequent heavy lifting of over 50 pounds. Constant speaking and hearing, detailed inspection, reading, editing. Very frequent standing, walking, bending/stooping, climbing ladders, stairs, and hills. Frequent sitting, pushing, pulling and/or digging, reaching over the head, kneeling, crawling, typing/CRT (attention to detail).
DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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