Fire chief job description

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I. List of Fire chief duties:

1. On-scene incident commander during emergencies which occur on shift
2. Provides day-to-day supervision to Fire Inspectors
3. Changes work and work permits, pertaining to Fire Protection Systems
4. Partners with Shift Manager to ensure minimum staffing levels for emergency response, including firefighting, rescue team, and HazMat team
5. Reviews/approves rescue plans for confined space entry and working at height
6. Reviews/approves planned impairment of fire protection on shift (e.g., disabling fire hydrant)
7. Monitors and manages health of the fire water system
8. Creates/reviews/updates emergency response standard operating procedures, pre-plans
9. Leads efforts to determine/pinpoint sources of odor complaints; drive corrective actions
10. Plans/coordinates/directs on-shift training and drills for emergency response teams, operational teams, etc.

II. List of Fire chief qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent experience required
2. Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certifications by the IN State Firefighter Training Systems or equivalent (i.e. same type and level of certifications from an approved training institution example TEEX Leadership/Officer course)
3. Instructor I Certification by the IN State Firefighter Training Systems, or equivalent from an approved training institution
4. Strategy & Tactics certification by the IN State Firefighter Training Systems or equivalent (i.e. same type and level of certification from an approved training institution example TEEX Leadership/Officer course)
5. 5-years minimum of refinery/petrochemical experience
6. Emergency response leadership experience
7. Thorough knowledge in the application of applicable regulatory standards, such as OSHA/WISHA/NFPA