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CITY OF COLTON FIRE BATTALION CHIEF DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, direct, coordinate and supervise the activities and operations of an assigned shift and any major operational area such as Training, EMS, Ambulance, Communications, Maintenance or Personnel; coordinate divisional activities with other Fire divisions, departments and outside agencies or organizations; establish division goals, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with the department and City's mission statement and goals; and provide professional, administrative and technical support to the Fire Chief, may assume command of the Fire Department in the Fire Chiefs absence. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Fire Battalion Chief is the supervisory level class responsible for managing and supervising an entire shift of fire fighting personnel. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Fire Captain by the supervising of a shift of personnel rather than a single engine company. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct and functional supervision over professional, technical, clerical and/or volunteer staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Accept management responsibility for activities, operations and services of an assigned shift including the areas of fire prevention, fire suppression, training, inspections, investigations, emergency medical aid and transport services. • Oversee and/or participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the shift goals, objectives, policies and procedures; ensure that divisional goals are achieved. • Plan, coordinate and review work schedules with other department operational areas, other City departments and outside agencies. • Assign materials and equipment in order to achieve maximum efficiency in response time; provide administrative and technical direction to shift personnel. • Coordinate the selection, orientation, training and evaluation programs for shift personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; identify and resolve staff deficiencies; fulfill discipline procedures. • Make periodic personnel inspections and general inspections of vehicles, apparatus and fire stations. • Oversee and participate in the development of the department budget; participate in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies; discuss and resolve budget issues with appropriate staff; implement adjustments as necessary; monitor and administer the budget. • Propose, present, and justify programs, projects, operations and services. • Develop a strategy and work plan for the successful achievement of program and project goals. • Serve as a resource for shift personnel and other Fire Department personnel.