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CHIEF OF FIRE & EMS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Chief of Fire & EMS/Emergency Management Coordinator reports to the County Administrator and is responsible for the direction of the county’s fire and rescue services. Position responsibilities include oversight of the operational and administrative aspects related to the county’s emergency medical services and volunteer fire departments, including: responding to emergency incidents; department planning; development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures; management of volunteer and contracted personnel; budget preparation and oversight; and monitoring of equipment and supplies. RESPONSIBILITIES (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Develop and implement standard operating procedures based on industry standards, accepted best practice, and county and state codes Plan, direct, and supervise in cooperation with company officers the activities of the fire and rescue agencies and personnel as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures Manage a training program to monitor and increase the level of knowledge and certification of volunteer and contracted personnel Ensure adequate records are kept of all training and maintenance of county-owned assets Prepare and manage an annual budget and long-range plan for allocation and development of resources Liaise with and advise other county departments as needed in the planning and execution of fire and rescue services Ensure that inquiries and complaints regarding department activities or responsibilities are handled efficiently, and effectively Liaise with representatives of neighboring agencies to ensure adequate mutual aid agreements are made for mitigating major emergency incidents Lead community relations and recruitment efforts Liaise with representatives from schools and businesses within the county to ensure appropriate plans for communication and emergency response are in place Participate in the local and regional emergency planning process Participate in Fire Chiefs' Association at the local or regional level reporting to Board of Supervisors Other related duties as assigned by the County Administrator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 15 years of active experience as a firefighter, with 10 years of experience as a career or verifiable volunteer certified at least to Firefighter II level and 7 years as a superior officer (lieutenant or higher rank) certified to Officer I level or above In-depth knowledge of emergency medical services and certified at the EMT level or above in good standing with the Virginia Office of EMS Extensive knowledge of incident command principles, hazardous materials operations, and broad specialty rescue operations Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulation, codes, and standards for emergency response agencies The ability to respond to emergency calls; Cumberland County resident preferred Valid Virginia driver’s license Must be able to pass criminal background and drug testing High school diploma or GED; some relevant college credit preferred Ability to use basic computer and office equipment and software