34 Questions
What is the primary focus of the Fire Chief in terms of goals and objectives?
Achieved to afford all-hazards preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation and recovery
Who manages and directs the overall operations of the fire and emergency medical services?
Fire Chief
Who does the Fire Chief report to?
City Manager
What is the Fire Chief's role in terms of departmental direction?
Sets long-range goals and objectives
What is the Fire Chief's FLSA status?
Exempt
What is one of the Fire Chief's essential responsibilities?
Develop communicate and monito policies, procedures and standards for the department
What types of goals is the Fire Chief Primarily responsible for?
Long Range Goals
What does the Fire Chief do to ensure the achievement of long-range goals and objectives?
Monitors, reviews and communicates the implementation phases of strategic plans
What is a key aspect of the Fire Chief's staff meetings?
Reviewing progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies and plans
What is a result of the Fire Chief's coaching and mentoring?
dual goal of meeting department goals and career development
What does the Fire Chief do to identify areas for improvement?
Monitors and communicates policies and standards
What is a key aspect of the Fire Chief's role in supporting employee development?
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring employee performance
The Fire Chief plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and controls works production and activities, to include:
All of the above
When and for what type of event would the Fire Chief assume command of and incident?
When warranted for a significant or complex emergency event.
What is the Fire Chief's relationship with upper management for?
to keep them informed on key issues and to gain their support and approval
What level of degree is the Fire Chief required to have?
Bachelors degree
What subject must the Fire Chief's college degree be in?
Any of the above
How many years of progressively responsible experience, including and directing municipal fire department must the Fire Chief have?
6
Which is not a License or Certification the Fire Chief must have?
Fire Officer I and II
What techniques of fire prevention must the fire chief have knowledge of?
Inspection methods, fire hazards, methods of eliminating fire hazards
What principles and practices must the Fire Chief have knowledge of?
Firefighting techniques, equipment and EMS
What knowledge is required for the job of fire chief?
Both B and C
What is one of the laws and ordinances that the Fire Chief needs to know?
All of the above
What is one of the record keeping techniques required for the job?
All of the above
The Fire Chief must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and __________?
draw valid conclusions
The Fire Chief needs the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and respond to _______.
questions
The Fire Chief must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as: _____________________________________, and so forth?
All of the above
Does the Fire Chief need the skill to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff?
Yes
What is the ability that enables the Fire Chief to write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals?
Writing skills
What is a key ability required for this job?
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions
What physical demands are required for this job?
Lifting light and heavy objects, climbing ladders, and distinguishing between shades of color
What environment can the employee expect to work in?
Both in an office and outdoors, including at the scene of fires
What personal protection devices may be required for this job?
Masks, goggles, gloves, and fire safety equipment
What level of fitness is required for this job?
A sufficient level of fitness to participate in fire suppression
Fire Chief
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