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Town of Sheboygan Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Chief
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the Town of Sheboygan Volunteer Fire Department including planning, organizing, directing, and administering all operations (fire suppression, rescue, fire inspections, fire prevention, E.M.S. services). Supervise Fire Department staff, respond to service calls, implement fire protection and safety programs, coordinate department training, and enforce all state and local fire related ordinances. Work is performed under the direction of the Town Chair/Town Board who reviews work for program effectiveness and assists with overall personnel management including, when required, disciplinary actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the Town Chairperson and Town Board on public safety policies, procedures, and administratively coordinates Fire Department personnel.
- Respond to Fire Department calls for service during normal work hours and when available outside of normal work hours. Respond to large fires as Incident Commander; oversee the command of subordinates for smaller fire and EMS Calls.
- Directs and coordinates maintenance, repair, improvement, and replacement of Fire Department equipment, supplies, and facilities. May complete minor maintenance tasks for Fire Department equipment.
- Directs and coordinates all training of Fire Department staff. Conduct performance reviews and evaluations of Fire Department staff annually under the direction of the Town Chairperson/Town Board.
- Supervises subordinates and delegates department duties and activities as may be required.
- Assist and participate in the development and administration of the Fire Departments annual budget, including capital spending plan; the forecast of funds required for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve Department expenditures. Authorizes payment of vouchers and payroll of the Department.
- Report personnel issues or concerns to the Town Chairperson and administer discipline, as necessary. Seek assistance from the Town Chairperson and Town Board, when necessary, to resolve personnel matters.
- Prepare monthly and annual reports as required. Administer and maintain necessary records of the Department such as fire and rescue calls, losses and damages, purchases and expenditures, equipment repair, inspections, and all matters involving applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations.
- Serve as the primary Town of Sheboygan Fire Inspector and l conduct inspections per Chapter 14 of the State of Wisconsin Fire Prevention Code.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies as they relate to the Fire Department; coordinate and direct the department’s response to emergencies; set priorities for available resources.
- Participate in Department and Town disaster preparedness planning as may be required from time to time and provide general assistance to the Town Chairperson/Town Board related to emergency management planning and emergency government.
- Recruitment and retention of fire fighters and first responders.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to the Fire Department.
- Provide responsible staff assistance to Town Officials and employees; recommend modifications to Town ordinances, programs, policies, and procedures as may be appropriate. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Evaluate and administer policies and procedures of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief position is subject to the employment policies set forth in the Town of Sheboygan Employee Handbook, as amended.
- Upon request of Town Officials attend a variety of committee or board meetings and prepare and present staff reports, or necessary correspondence related to issues relevant to the Fire Department.
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Town Chairperson or Town Board.
- Candidate will live within 15 miles of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Sheboygan.