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Brevard County, Fl

Assists the Fire Chief in planning, developing, coordinating, organizing, and supervision of the Fire Department.Prepares, maintains, and monitors the departmental operating budget.Prepares legal documents for the department, such as Interlocal Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, etc.Oversees the administration of the departmental sections: Strategic Programs, Emergency Operations, Administrative Services, and Support Services.Attends Board of County Commission meetings and public meetings on behalf of the Fire Chief.Develops and coordinates plans for efficient and effective operations within assigned areas. Makes recommendations to the Fire Chief relative to the long-term needs for maintaining and improving effective operations within assigned areas.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.Ability to maintain discipline, to lead and command effectively, and direct firefighters and equipment under emergency conditions.Manages and administers discipline in accordance with bargaining unit agreements and merit system policies and procedures, which includes but not limited to, conducting pre-disciplinary hearings, conducting appropriate investigations and issuing findings.Maintains communication with subordinate personnel.Delegates authority and responsibility for the achievement of areas goals, objectives, and priorities.Performs related work as required.

Supervises and directs assigned units during emergency situations in activities; such as, fire suppression, medical care provision and related rescue support operations. Supervises assigned units during nonemergency periods. Ensures that equipment is maintained and necessary quantities of supplies are available, and assists in compliance with inventory control measures. Observes and critiques employee field performance and recommends improvements. Ensures that staff receive appropriate training and maintain necessary certificates.Coordinates medical activities between the Fire Rescue Department and area hospitals, other emergency medical service providers, and the County's Medical Director. Reviews patient care reports. Writesguidelines for provision of medical care. Recommends purchase of medical supplies and equipment. Attends monthly Staff-Operations meetings.Supervises the development, scheduling and provision of training in emergency medical areas such as Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Evaluates and identifies training needs and proposes training programs. Critiques ambulance runs and personnel in order to improve staff effectiveness. May be required to perform the duties of a Paramedic.Supervises the development, scheduling, and provision of courses in fire combat and prevention. Maintains and updates records of individual training, performance and progress. Evaluates and identifies trainingneeds and proposes training programs. May be required to perform fire rescue field activities. Supervises fire prevention, inspection and arson investigation activities. Supervises staff assigned to building code inspections, plans review inspections, and new construction inspection. Ensures that investigations are conducted to determine the cause of fires and that assistance is provided to local and State authorities in arson investigations. Keeps records and prepares reports. Provides input and helps prepare budgets as directed.

Central Florida

Performs skilled professional work, directing the activities of a Fire Rescue company during a shift, including the response of the company to hazardous or life threatening emergencies. Supervision is provided to the staff of the Fire Rescue company.Supervises and directs the activities of the company while they are engaged in an emergency response. Responds with assigned company to the scene of fires, medical emergencies and any other hazardous or life threatening problems. Participates as a member of the company in suppressing fires and/or providing medical assistance as a Paramedic.Directs the activities of the assigned station's personnel in the maintenance and care of all apparatus, vehicles and equipment assigned to the station. Conducts training classes as scheduled by Department Training Officers. Provides additional training when deficiencies are noted in order to maintain the prescribed proficiency standards. Supervises the appropriate care and maintenance of the station, station facilities and grounds. Prepares and maintains Fire Rescue Department records and submits reports in a timely manner. Gathers information for familiarizing Fire Rescue staff by conducting building and area surveys. Notifies superiors in a timely manner of the need for supplies and equipment. Coordinates with, and disseminates information to, assigned personnel and other station officers in order to maintain a continuity of department effort and objectives. Maintains discipline of station personnel. Performs other related work as required.

Central Florida

Under routine supervision, performs experienced protective service work in controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires, and performing Basic and Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes. The work involves responding to hazardous and/or life threatening situations as a member of a Fire Rescue company and providing medical supervision to Emergency Medical Technicians.Responds to fire alarms. Enters premises in order to suppress fires, rescue victims and salvage structures. Ventilates burning buildings and removes debris. Utilizes and operates fire trucks, ambulances, fire hoses, ladders, chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, radios, forcible entry tools, extrication equipment and related equipment. Responds to emergency medical calls. Assumes medical responsibility at the scene and may supervise other emergency medical personnel. Implements triage procedures at multi-injury emergencies. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for emergency care. Notifies medical facilities of findings. Provides ongoing medical patient assessment and treatment when required to transport a patient to an approved medical facility or helicopter landing zone. Performs Basic and Advanced Life Support techniques in accordance with protocol. Participates in fire drills. Attends classes in all areas of Fire Rescue; such as, fire fighting, medical technology and communications. Assists in training new Fire Fighters and volunteer Fire Fighters. Assists in the supervision of Emergency Medical Technicians. Prepares records and reports of emergency medical care given and vehicle operation during assigned operational period.Inspects fire and emergency vehicles to ensure proper working order, cleanliness and adequate inventory of backup supplies. Procures necessary medical equipment. Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Conducts public awareness demonstrations of fire medic operations.

Ms, Interdisciplinary Studies: Applied Information Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor Of Professional Studies With A Public Administration Specialization, 3.86 Gpa

Associate'S Degree, Associate In Arts In General Education

Associate'S Degree, Associate Of Science Degree In Emergency Medical Services

Paramedic Program