Fire Chief: A description for the fire chief job
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Fire Chief: Chief engineer Directs activities of municipal fire department: Directs training of personnel and administers laws and regulations affecting department. Evaluates fire prevention and fire control policies by keeping abreast of new methods and conducting studies of departmental operations. Assumes personal command at multiple-alarm fires. Supervises firefighters engaged in operation and maintenance of fire stations and equipment. Coordinates mutual fire protection plans with surrounding municipalities. Surveys buildings, grounds, and equipment to estimate needs of department and prepare departmental budget. Confers with officials and community groups and conducts public relations campaigns to present need for changes in laws and policies and to encourage fire prevention. May also investigate causes of fires and inspect buildings for fire hazards. May also control issue of occupancy permits and similar licenses. May also perform duties of BATTALION CHIEF (government industry) 373.167-010 in smaller communities. May also be designated Chief Of Field Operations (government industry), District Fire Chief (government industry), or Fire Chief, Deputy (government industry) in larger organizations.
Job industry: government industry
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