SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Summary

Station Chief Duties

As the Station Chief, provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift.

Directs the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.

Supervises the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties; and/or Basic Life Support duties.

Supervises the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Supervises the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Job Description

Station Chief Duties

As the Station Chief, provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift.

Directs the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.

Supervises the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties; and/or Basic Life Support duties.

Supervises the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Supervises the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.