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Fire Chief
Description of Duties
This is an administrative position responsible for the supervision, direction, and integration of the activities of a paid fire department or a combination fire department comprised of career and volunteer staff within a fire district. Overall administration and accomplishment of objectives of the district and establishing major district practices, planning long-term programs, and determining fiscal and financial objectives are other responsibilities of the position. Work is performed in accordance with the policies and objectives outlined by a Board of Fire Commissioners and reviewed by the Board via conferences, reports and success of the district’s programs and activities. Duties include organizing, planning, and directing fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical response activities. Duties also include responding to fire alarms to direct fire scene operations. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Board of Fire Commissioners with wide leeway allowed for independent judgment. General supervision is exercised over subordinate staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Barnard Fire District:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must have served continuously on a permanent basis for twelve (12) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Fire Captain or Battalion Chief immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.
Gates and Henrietta Fire Districts:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at one of the agencies listed above and must have served continuously for twelve (12) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Battalion Chief immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.
Irondequoit Fire District:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must have served continuously for six (6) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or Battalion Chief or thirty-six (36) months holding the position of Fire Captain immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
North Greece Fire District:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must have served continuously for twelve (12) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Battalion Chief immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
Ridge Road Fire District:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must have served continuously for six (6) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or twelve (12) months holding the position of Battalion Chief immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
St. Paul Boulevard Fire District:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must have served continuously for twelve (12) months holding the position of Assistant Fire Chief or twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Fire Captain immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.
