Fire Chief

• Oversee daily operations, activities, programs, and services of the Fire Department.
• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives relating to fire department operations.
• Recommend and administer fire policies and procedures.
• Comply with all written department and City policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct the departmental operations of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical activities.
• Coordinate and direct the provision of departmental support services including station, hydrant and equipment maintenance, in-service training, and fire inspection.
• Maintain department efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Project additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Participate, oversee, and manage the administration of the department budget, budget projections and justifications for the annual budget.
• Serve as a member of the City's management team; provide information and recommendations regarding operations.
• Develop strategic long-range and short-range plans to determine goals and objectives for the department.
• Coordinate the preparation of a variety of technical and departmental activities, reports, and records.

• Coordinate Fire Department activities with other City departments and divisions, as well as, with outside agencies including other fire departments involved in a mutual response agreement.
• Respond to major fire alarms and personally direct fire suppression activities, as necessary.
• Train employees on current fire suppression techniques.
• Research equipment needs specifications and costs.
• Direct the City’s emergency fire program.
• Coordinate with the City’s EMS service provider.

• Direct, coordinate and schedule fire inspection activities.
• Manage the enforcement of fire prevention codes.
• Coordinate fire prevention education.

• Provide oversight for all emergency management operations.
• Manage and respond to large and moderate scale emergency operations and incidents.
• Coordinate emergency management activities and ensure mandated reporting is submitted.
• Provide training when necessary.

• Interact and consult with senior fire staff regarding overall management, staff motivation and morale.
• Initiate policy development and implementation providing direction and vision.
• Review and assign staff resources as needed to achieve objectives of programs and services while monitoring safety and personnel issues.
• Conduct problem solving sessions with other personnel for internal personnel issues, investigations, and coordination of services to best meet department and community needs.
• Coordinate selection, training and motivation of personnel and evaluate progress.
• Monitor employee performance objectives and review shift activities.
• Ensure department personnel receive training/continuing education as necessary and as the budget allows.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Ensure bi-weekly payroll timesheets are processed accurately and efficiently for submission to Payroll.

• Respond to the complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the City in meetings with individuals, community groups, professional organizations, and leaders to determine the needs and issues of the community.

• Promote safety in all aspects of the Fire Department.
• Prepare presentations and management level reports as needed.
• Travel to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Ensure required reports are submitted to regulatory entities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the City Manager.
• Regular and consistent attendance of the assigned work hours is essential.

• Knowledge of the management and oversight of a municipal fire department.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire prevention, suppression, and EMS activities.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes pertaining to fire prevention, inspection, suppression, and EMS.
• Knowledge of budget development and administration.
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management.
• Knowledge of budget development, management and justification practices and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and direct the work of Fire Department personnel.
• Develop and administer sound departmental policies.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in responding to and managing emergencies and incidents.
• Skill in planning, developing, and implementing department procedures and objectives.
• Skill in effectively leading, supervising, and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving citizen complaints and concerns.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a municipal, county, or regional fire agency or equivalent is required, with a minimum of five years administrative supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

• Possess a Master Firefighter with Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment certification as Head of Suppression Department issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Possess EMT-B Certification from the Texas Department of Health

• Possess a Fire Officer IV certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Possess an Instructor III certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Possess an Incident Safety Officer Certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Graduate of the Texas Fire Chiefs academy.

• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 Certifications