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City of Colton
<br />FIRE DIVISION CHIEF
<br />DEFIN'ITIOtJ
<br />Under administrative direction, supervises and coordinates the operations of a
<br />major division of the Fire Department involving fire prevention, suppression,,
<br />training activities or emergency services participates as a member of the fire
<br />management team in the evaluation of departmental problems, policies, and
<br />issues; may act_ on behalf of the Fire Chief during absences; and does related
<br />work as required.
<br />EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
<br />Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and directs operational procedures
<br />relating to fire prevention, suppression, training, inspection, or investigation
<br />activities within a major division; participates in the interviewing, selection,
<br />training, evaluation, and counseling of employees; establishes and coordinates
<br />division work schedules with other fire divisions, departments, and outside
<br />agencies; reviews departmental policies and safety practices with personnel;
<br />assists in the formulation and administration of departmental rules, regulations,
<br />and procedures; assigns personnel, materi.a-ls, and equipment in order to achieve
<br />the greatest efficiency, effectiveness, and expediency in response time; con-
<br />tinually reviews division activities to identify problems and develops;
<br />recommendations for improving the quality of fire services; directs the pre-
<br />paration and maintenance of statistical and activity reports relating to
<br />emergency incidents and fire prevention activities; coordinates mutual and
<br />automatic aid programs with other jurisdictions; orders supplies, materials,
<br />and equipment for the division, and makes budgetary recommendations concerning
<br />staffing levels; may direct fire fighting operations for structural fires and
<br />major emergencies and act on behalf of the Fire Chief when designated.
<br />When assigned as Coordinator of Colton Office of Emergency Services:' The
<br />Coordinator, under the supervision of the Emergency Services' Director and
<br />Assistant Emergency Services Director, and with the assistance of Emergency
<br />Service Chiefs, and with such other powers and duties as assigned, shall plan,_
<br />organize, coordinate, and direct development and update the City of Colton's
<br />Emergency Plan, and related plans, through development training and coordination
<br />of assigned personnel, and -when so assigned, shall devote: that amount of time
<br />and effort as deemed necessary to maintain_civil preparedness at a level pur-
<br />suant to requirements of State and Federal agencies involved, and in -a manner
<br />that is consistent with planning endeavors of cooperating agencies, juris-
<br />dictions and private sector, to the best benefit of the City of Colton. This
<br />assignment shall be considered a primary responsibility.
<br />SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
<br />Possession of, or ability to.obtain, a Class
<br />a good driving record prior to employment.
<br />3 California Driver's License and
<br />DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
<br />Knowledges:
<br />Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices involved in
<br />firefighting;
<br />Thorough knowledge of fire prevention and investigation techniques;
<br />The operation and maintenance of a variety of fire apparatus and equipment;
<br />Principles and practices of supervision and training;
<br />Policies, rules, regulations and procedures involved in Fire Department
<br />administration and organization.
<br />EXHIBIT "A"
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