Fire Chief - Shelburne, Canada - Shelburne District Fire Department

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Posted: 09-Apr-24

Location: SHELBURNE, Ontario, Canada

Type: Full Time

Salary: 115, ,000

Categories:

Chief Officers

Salary Details:

Consideration will be given commensurate to experience. Plus a comprehensive benefit package

Preferred Education:

Some College

Internal Number: SDFD

JOB PURPOSE:

This is a senior administrative, operational, and supervisory position responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all fire suppression, related emergency services, and controls fire prevention operations and programs for the Shelburne & District Fire Department and its catchment area. The Fire Chief reports to the Mayor and Council of the member municipalities through the Shelburne and District Fire Board. The Fire Chief is responsible for the continuous development and improvement of all departmental services and exercises a high degree of independent action, judgement and initiative on administrative, operational and technical matters, problems and decisions in accordance with the department's Standard Operational Guidelines and OFMEM policies, procedures and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out all statutory duties of the position in accordance with federal and provincial statutes, including the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OH & SA0), and the municipal Establishing and Regulating By-Law. In particular, the position of Fire Chief includes the role of Chief Fire Official for Fire Prevention (including enforcement, inspections, plans approval and public education)

Supervises the overall administration of the Fire Department including the assignment and discipline of staff, preparation of Operating and Capital Budgets, requisitioning and control of materials, supplies and equipment and the preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports

Organizes and assumes command of firefighting activities and related emergencies as required

Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of firefighting equipment

Plans for the orderly addition or replacement of facilities, vehicles and equipment relating to use, age or community growth

Oversees the training of personnel engaged in firefighting, other related emergency services and fire prevention and in the use of related equipment

Establishes rules, regulations and procedures for efficient departmental operations and consults with the fire board regarding major policy determination

Determine priorities to enable the most effective fire safety inspection and public education program delivery possible within available resource levels

Meet regularly with the Deputy Chief and Captains to ensure that they are following the policies, procedures, and objectives of the department

Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operational Guidelines (SOG's) as required

Maintain the department communication systems

Perform all duties as an assistant to the Fire Marshal, as prescribed by the FPPA

Demonstrate, promote, and instill professionalism in every aspect of the position

Exercise sound expenditure control activities within the Procurement Policy as adopted by the Board

Maintain a variety of statistical data, utilizing an electronic records management system and generate reports as required

Provide assistance and expertise to the Chief Building Official in respect of fire safety and protection systems required by the Ontario Building Code

Approve all training plans and programs for the department and ensure an acceptable skill level in areas of emergency response, fire safety inspections and public education programs, and to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements relative to staff training

Ensure staff are knowledgeable in applicable health and safety legislation, are trained to act appropriately for emergency situations, practice safe program delivery, and operate equipment and materials safely utilizing safe work practices; ensure that documented procedural information is available, and that necessary reports/follow-up to such incidents are completed and reported accordingly. All training is to be documented and kept in a secure location outlining the date of training, an outline of the training, and an acknowledgement signed by all employees/volunteers that they have received and understand the training, and have been provided the opportunity to ask questions of their supervisors

Maintain adequate staffing levels to permit the delivery of appropriate emergency response service

Attend and report Fire Board Meetings and Sub-Committee Meetings, and municipal council meetings as required

Maintain records in accordance with retention laws

Process Freedom of Information requests

Share all duties with the Deputy-Fire Chief as needed

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Secondary School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent); required to completed NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III Certification within 1-year and achieve NFPA Fire Officer IV within 2-years of appointment; completed NFPA 1521 ISO; completed IMS 300; and CEMC certification

Extensive formal academic training in Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Training, and Investigation through at the Ontario Fire College or equivalent would be an asset. Extensive working knowledge of applicable legislation, practices and principles of fire protection and local government responsibilities would also be an asset

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning is required; An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 5 years' experience in progressively more responsible positions, preferably several as a Chief Officer

Must have demonstrated leadership and managerial ability; good communication skills; a proven work record in the area of Human Resources

A balance of education, training and broad practical experience is essential

JOB SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of Fire Department rules, regulations, standing orders, policies, procedures and applicable Municipal and Provincial Codes, Acts and By-Laws.

Thorough knowledge of the principals of effective supervision, training, Fire Prevention Techniques and discipline of personnel

Ability to effectively administer the operations of a fire department and sound judgment in emergency situations.

Thorough knowledge of current trends regarding the administration of firefighting and directly administers the fire prevention records, inspections and activities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic and business officials, mutual aid partners, municipal staff and the general public

Communicate effectively verbally and in written form to promote and maintain public relations for the department, the board, and the participating municipalities

Ability to supervise and participate in the preparation of all necessary reports, records and correspondence, including but not limited to all aspects of computer and technologically generated correspondence (ie: the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FirePro, emails, and other fire related software as necessary)

About Shelburne District Fire Department The Shelburne District Fire Board operates the Shelburne and District Fire Department that provides emergency services to Shelburne and the surrounding communities of Amaranth, Melancthon, Mono and Mulmur. The Shelburne & District Fire Department operates out of 1 station strategically located in the Town of Shelburne.The department employs a full-time Fire Chief and an administrative staff, a paid per call Deputy Fire Chief, 4 paid per call Captains, 2 paid per call Lieutenants and 30 paid per call firefighters. The Mission of the Shelburne & District Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of our citizens and visitors by providing prompt and professional services in the event of fire, accident, medical emergency, disaster or any other event which may threaten the public welfare. We will service the community through fire and accident prevention, public education and the immediate response to emergencies.