Battalion Chief

This is a promotional opportunity for current regular and probationary employees of Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team of firefighters and emergency medical technicians in responding to emergency situations and providing fire and rescue services to the community.

• Respond to emergency calls and incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of firefighters and emergency medical technicians, ensuring that they are properly trained and equipped to respond to emergencies.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to identify potential fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with other emergency services agencies and organizations to ensure effective emergency response and coordination.

• Current Maryland certification as EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P.
• Successful completion of the most recent DFRS annual Compliance Training.
• Possession of a valid class B driver's license and Frederick County Employee Driving Permit.
• Current certification as NFPA 1021 – Fire Officer III (MFSPQB or NFSPQB).
• Current certification as NFPA 472 - HazMat Incident Commander.
• Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 400.
• Current satisfactory performance evaluation.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform at command level responding quickly, decisively, calmly, and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern pre-hospital emergency medical care, firefighting equipment and apparatus, rescue and firefighting tactics and techniques, building construction, fire and injury prevention methodology, disaster management, and other areas pertinent to DFRS operations.
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of organizational and personnel management as well as DFRS policies, including the ability to effectively implement positive and negative discipline in a direct and timely manner in enforcing DFRS policies, procedures, and regulations.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and experienced firefighter or emergency medical technician to take on a leadership role and make a positive impact on the community.