■ The Position The Operations Division Chief manages and delivers the highest level of fire protection services available to the community. The position is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and direction to the operations division of Berthoud Fire Protection District. The role requires extensive experience in management, leadership, incident command, and fire prevention strategy and tactics in addition to building construction, hazardous materials, and firefighter health and safety.
The Operations Division Chief will collaborate with all divisions of the organization to plan, organize, and direct the activities and functions of the District’s Operations; will coordinate the District’s incident response to ensure consistency among all shifts; and responds to major events and emergencies adopting an appropriate role in the ICS based on the incident type and complexity. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Operations Division Chief will work closely with the District’s Chief of Staff and Training and Support Division Chief to ensure organizational effectiveness. The Operations Divison Chief position is an exempt status under FLSA and is subject to responding to emergencies while on and off duty; and performs related duties as assigned.
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