DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief plans, organizes, directs, and administers all operations of the fire department related to fire investigations serving as a liaison with the Pennsylvania State Police  Fire Marshal’s Office.

EXAMPLES of DUTIES

Develops and coordinates plans for efficient and effective operations within his assigned areas. 

Oversees the administration of his assigned areas;

Attends training programs oriented to his duties:

Coordinates pre-fire planning within the department

Responds to emergency calls as necessary and may assume command and direct activities (in the absence of the fire chief) under the department's jurisdiction and authority. 

Assist the Chief for Safety and Training on the fire ground or his designee with various aspects of fire ground safety including but not limited to on scene safety, establishment of hot zone, accountability and staging of apparatus and personnel
 

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting methods and techniques and ability to apply this knowledge to various fire control and fire prevention problems and fire investigation techniques;

Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of a group of employees engaged in fire prevention and fire control activities;

Ability to maintain discipline, to lead and command effectively, and direct firefighters and equipment under emergency conditions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

Minimum of four (4) years of extensive experience in firefighting work of a progressively responsible nature with at least 2 years as a company level (Capt/ LT.) officer;

Must have and maintain a valid PA drivers license;

Completion of  Essentials of Firefighting, Fire Officer training, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials First Responder, Fire Investigation Techniques, CPR, Basic 1st Aid & AED Certified or equivalent training or education for aforementioned requirements. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for all fire department operations and activities within his assigned areas, and in the absence of the Fire Chief;

Maintain communication among subordinates;

Establishment of goals, objectives, and priorities for the continued operation of the department within assigned areas;

Delegate authority and responsibility for the achievement of his areas goals, objectives, and priorities;

Enforce rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances adopted by the township;

Required to attend certification classes and seminars outside of the immediate area;

Ability to supervise subordinates, maintain discipline, direct training, and cooperate with other officers and employees;

Ability to complete written reports of fires, medical emergencies, and inspections;

Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training per year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hearing, seeing speaking;

Walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling.

Can expect to be called at any time regardless of time or weather conditions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Reading, writing, communications;

Having contact with persons experiencing adverse trauma;

Having contact with residents and businesses regarding fire hazard violations;

Ability to make decisions in emergency and pressure situations;

Communicating verbally and in writing to superior officers;

Ability to comprehend and complete tasks based on verbal and written objectives;

Ability to work under pressure situations.