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 crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).

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.

Complies with health, safety, security, 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 crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).

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.

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