Fire Chief II

Job Scope

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the firefighting and emergency responses team, command emergency operations. Manage day to day operations of the shifts, schedule and administer duties.
• Conduct risk assessment inspections, visit the organization premises to identify hazards and develop mitigation plans.
• Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
• Ensure that technical specifications for firefighting equipment (fire trucks, foam/water carriers, emergency vehicles, rescue equipment, advance control vehicles, and portable equipment) are in place and in good shape.
• Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
• Ensure that proper firefighting and emergency response techniques are applied. Respond to all kinds of emergencies such as fire, toxic, gas leaks, rescue of people and attend incidents safely and promptly.
• Conduct regular training classes to update/maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures. Plan, implement and evaluate training for YASREF volunteers and Emergency Response Team (ERT) regularly.
• Ensure mentorship and development is ensured in the department, Coach, mentor and develop colleagues.
• Plan and conduct annual fire extinguisher training (theoretical and practical) for YASREF employees. Follow up with new technology in firefighting/emergency response and ensure techniques, equipment, and trainings are in-line with fire-fighting/emergency response best practices.
• Participate in plans for new or remodelled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes. Review drawings of all YASREF facilities and plant area layouts for new developments, fire prevention/protection issues including recommending best methods on fire protection systems.
• Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Fire Protection or Equivalent.
• Certified Certification in Fire Protection.

Years of Relevant Work Experience

• 12 years of relevant work experience.