Fire Chief – Fauquier County

Fire Chief (FES300)

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all operational and administrative matters of the Department of Fire and Rescue;
• Oversee the daily operations of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, VAOEMS and other state/federal regulations;
• Prepare the operating budget and maintain pertinent records;
• Provide oversight and supervision over division supervisors;
• Serve as appointed Coordinator of Emergency Management; Develop and update emergency and disaster plans for natural (weather events) and manmade (homeland security) events;
• Maintain the Basic Emergency Operations Plan with all applicable annexes and special risk areas, the Hazmat and Emergency Transportation plan and other site specific plans such as schools, hospitals, power plants and governmental facilities to include federal; Complete state and federal capability assessments;
• Apply for grants such as homeland security funding and the Fire Act Grant;
• Coordinate disaster responses and cost recovery and mitigations; Supervise and oversee planning consultants for special projects related to emergency planning; Meet with public/civic and private groups to speak about homeland security;
• Serve as representative for all emergency incidents; Coordinate with the Volunteer Fire Rescue Association and work with Volunteer Fire and Rescue to develop plans and programs for providing coverage to emergency incidents to include long range strategic planning;
• Respond to large incidents (fire/mass casualty) and hazardous materials spills providing operational support for life safety, incident stabilization and recovery efforts to include cost recovery and answering complaints/concerns;
• Supervise the Public Access Defibrillation program;
• Supervise and participate in recruitment, hiring, training, disciplining, counseling, performance evaluations and coordination of scheduling staffing/station assignments;
• Perform related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, with a Masters Degree preferred, from an accredited college with major course work in fire science or fire/public administration with extensive experience in fire and rescue to include considerable supervisory experience,
• Graduation from the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program is preferred,
• Comprehensive knowledge of fire administration, including organization, staffing, financing, equipment management and maintenance, records and reports,
• Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the control and prevention of fire,
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern firefighting techniques and equipment,
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies,
• Ability to maintain discipline, analyze the effectiveness of a firefighting organization and institute improvements,
• Comprehensive knowledge of the geography of the County,
• Possess or obtain and maintain valid Virginia Driver’s license.

SALARY RANGE: $86,153 – $137,841

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Permanent

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