Yermo Community Services District
Volunteer Fire Chief
Yermo Community Services District, Yermo, California, us, 92398
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The fire chief is responsible for organization and direction of the volunteer fire department in order to ensure that loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire is prevented and/or minimized.
SCOPE
The fire chief reports to YCSD General Manager. He is responsible for directing the activities of the fire department and is the sole authority and command at the scene of a fire. The fire chief is responsible for directing all volunteer fire fighters and ensuring that fire fighters have adequate training. The fire chief is responsible for ensuring that firefighting equipment is monitored on a regular basis and is in good working order. The fire chief will develop all policies and procedures concerning firefighting in accordance with municipal ordinances, state law, and federal laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, review and implement all firefighting policies and procedures in accordance with municipal ordinances, state law, and federal laws and regulations. Main Activities:
Establish appropriate firefighting techniques
Plan firefighting strategies
Liaise with the YCSD Fire Commissioner and Board of Directors
Ensure firefighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
Make recommendations on changes to the firefighting by-law
Recruit, train and direct the activities of volunteer fire fighters in order to ensure that trained fire fighters are available in the event of a fire. Main Activities:
Recruit and orient volunteer fire fighters
Ensure a high level of morale among fire fighters
Facilitate the training of volunteer fire fighters
Evaluate the performance of fire fighters
Discipline and/or dismiss fire fighters if necessary
Inspect firefighting equipment in order to ensure appropriate equipment is available as required. Main Activities:
Inspect firefighting equipment and apparatus vehicles on a regular basis
Make recommendations on the replacement and/or repair of equipment
Make inspections of places of business to ensure compliance with regulations
Takes command in the event of a fire in order to ensure a safe, effective and controlled response. Main Activities:
Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of the fire
Make all decisions concerning the appropriate response to and method of fighting a fire
Direct all activities at the scene of the fire
Ensure that fire fighters are responding in a safe and appropriate manner
Investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished
Complete administrative tasks as required. Main Activities:
Maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property
Prepare reports on all areas of firefighting
Monitor the firefighting budget
Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs
Perform other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods
Knowledge of command and control techniques
Knowledge of fire investigation and evidence gathering techniques
Knowledge of firefighting training programs
Knowledge of training techniques and methods
Knowledge of firefighting public education and awareness programs
Knowledge of public safety theories and methods
Knowledge of emergency response techniques
Knowledge of emergency procedures, emergency first aid, and CPR
Knowledge of volunteer training, development and recognition
Skills
Must demonstrate the following skills:
Leadership skills including the ability to take full command at the scene of a fire
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Negotiation skills
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations
Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and business documents and correspondence
Effective public relations and public speaking skills
Research and program development skills
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Personal Attributes
Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Maintain standards of conduct
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Be consistent and fair
WORKING CONDITIONS
The fire chief may be involved in physically draining and exhausting activities, which may include taking command of a fire scene, participating in emergency response situations, and being involved in physically dangerous situations.
The fire chief will have to carry heavy firefighting equipment while climbing ladders and going through buildings.
The fire chief will be exposed regularly to water in extreme weather conditions.
The fire chief will be exposed to noxious smoke and fumes as a result of fire.
The fire chief will have to manage a number of people and projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of residents.
The fire chief will be exposed to environments that are dangerous, busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
The fire chief will be exposed to smoke and fire that will adversely affect each of the senses including smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight.
The fire chief will require extreme levels of concentration during a firefighting situation.
The fire chief will experience very high levels of mental and emotional stress caused by the requirement to fight fires in an effective manner, the requirement to maintain absolute control in dangerous and hectic situations, and by the possibility of loss of life, injury, and property.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Possession of high school diploma or GED
At least seven (7) years paid or verifiable, active volunteer experience as a firefighter, including three years as a superior officer (for example as Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief or Chief)
Must be certified as a Fire Fighter II and Fire Officer I through the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting and Personnel Standards and Education
Must be certified in emergency medical care at the level of first responder or higher
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License
Must successfully pass a background check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $0.01 per year
Ability to Commute:
Yermo, CA 92398 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yermo, CA 92398
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The fire chief is responsible for organization and direction of the volunteer fire department in order to ensure that loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire is prevented and/or minimized.
SCOPE
The fire chief reports to YCSD General Manager. He is responsible for directing the activities of the fire department and is the sole authority and command at the scene of a fire. The fire chief is responsible for directing all volunteer fire fighters and ensuring that fire fighters have adequate training. The fire chief is responsible for ensuring that firefighting equipment is monitored on a regular basis and is in good working order. The fire chief will develop all policies and procedures concerning firefighting in accordance with municipal ordinances, state law, and federal laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, review and implement all firefighting policies and procedures in accordance with municipal ordinances, state law, and federal laws and regulations. Main Activities:
Establish appropriate firefighting techniques
Plan firefighting strategies
Liaise with the YCSD Fire Commissioner and Board of Directors
Ensure firefighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
Make recommendations on changes to the firefighting by-law
Recruit, train and direct the activities of volunteer fire fighters in order to ensure that trained fire fighters are available in the event of a fire. Main Activities:
Recruit and orient volunteer fire fighters
Ensure a high level of morale among fire fighters
Facilitate the training of volunteer fire fighters
Evaluate the performance of fire fighters
Discipline and/or dismiss fire fighters if necessary
Inspect firefighting equipment in order to ensure appropriate equipment is available as required. Main Activities:
Inspect firefighting equipment and apparatus vehicles on a regular basis
Make recommendations on the replacement and/or repair of equipment
Make inspections of places of business to ensure compliance with regulations
Takes command in the event of a fire in order to ensure a safe, effective and controlled response. Main Activities:
Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of the fire
Make all decisions concerning the appropriate response to and method of fighting a fire
Direct all activities at the scene of the fire
Ensure that fire fighters are responding in a safe and appropriate manner
Investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished
Complete administrative tasks as required. Main Activities:
Maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property
Prepare reports on all areas of firefighting
Monitor the firefighting budget
Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs
Perform other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods
Knowledge of command and control techniques
Knowledge of fire investigation and evidence gathering techniques
Knowledge of firefighting training programs
Knowledge of training techniques and methods
Knowledge of firefighting public education and awareness programs
Knowledge of public safety theories and methods
Knowledge of emergency response techniques
Knowledge of emergency procedures, emergency first aid, and CPR
Knowledge of volunteer training, development and recognition
Skills
Must demonstrate the following skills:
Leadership skills including the ability to take full command at the scene of a fire
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Negotiation skills
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations
Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and business documents and correspondence
Effective public relations and public speaking skills
Research and program development skills
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Personal Attributes
Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Maintain standards of conduct
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Be consistent and fair
WORKING CONDITIONS
The fire chief may be involved in physically draining and exhausting activities, which may include taking command of a fire scene, participating in emergency response situations, and being involved in physically dangerous situations.
The fire chief will have to carry heavy firefighting equipment while climbing ladders and going through buildings.
The fire chief will be exposed regularly to water in extreme weather conditions.
The fire chief will be exposed to noxious smoke and fumes as a result of fire.
The fire chief will have to manage a number of people and projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of residents.
The fire chief will be exposed to environments that are dangerous, busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
The fire chief will be exposed to smoke and fire that will adversely affect each of the senses including smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight.
The fire chief will require extreme levels of concentration during a firefighting situation.
The fire chief will experience very high levels of mental and emotional stress caused by the requirement to fight fires in an effective manner, the requirement to maintain absolute control in dangerous and hectic situations, and by the possibility of loss of life, injury, and property.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Possession of high school diploma or GED
At least seven (7) years paid or verifiable, active volunteer experience as a firefighter, including three years as a superior officer (for example as Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief or Chief)
Must be certified as a Fire Fighter II and Fire Officer I through the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting and Personnel Standards and Education
Must be certified in emergency medical care at the level of first responder or higher
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License
Must successfully pass a background check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $0.01 per year
Ability to Commute:
Yermo, CA 92398 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yermo, CA 92398
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