FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES __________________________________________________________________
Section 100.5.4
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: JOB STATUS: RANK STATUS:
BATTALION CHIEF
FULL-TIME; FLSA EXEMPT, SWORN
LINE BATTALION CHIEF
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: AT-WILL HOURS:
AS NECESSARY TO SATISFACTORILY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION - NO GUARANTEED SHIFT OR ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: REVISION DATE:
JUNE 29, 2017
DECEMBER 8, 2025
The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District (District) has established the following job description to outline the basic requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the full-time position of Battalion Chief. This position is “at-will”, which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for no reason, subject only to Federal and State law requirements. Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time without notice and for no reason.
The headings in this description are for reference only and shall not affect its interpretation.
Position Summary:
The Battalion Chief is responsible for managing and overseeing assigned personnel through the delegation and coordination of all daily shift activities, non-emergency functions, and emergency incident operations, including all daily fire, emergency medical, and special rescue operations, in accordance with the policies, guidelines, protocols, and directives set forth by the District. The Battalion Chief position involves, but is not limited to, initiating and operating as part of the District’s incident command staff at emergency incidents to effectively and safely command, control, and mitigate emergencies, responding to emergencies, implementing, participating in, and contributing to strategic and financial planning processes. The Battalion Chief must also supervise, mentor, and coach lieutenants and firefighters, including those involved in search and rescue, fire suppression, salvage and overhaul operations, fire and life safety inspections, community risk reduction, emergency medical treatment, and transport, and participate in the District’s training and all-hazard response programs.
Assistant Chief of Operations
Supervisor:
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