Job Specification
INSTITUTION FIRE CHIEF
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a supervisory officer in one of the institutions
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services, has charge
of the fire fighting operation, fire training and fire prevention
activities and equipment at an institution, does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Has charge of the fire fighting, fire training and fire prevention
program at an institution.
Develops the rules, regulations and operational plans and procedures
to be followed in fire prevention and control work for the
institution.
Organizes institutional employees into a volunteer fire fighting
force.
Develops the training program for institutional fire fighting
volunteers.
Trains the firefighting force, and supervises the appropriate use and
maintenance of firefighting equipment, materials and supplies.
Responds to fire alarms, evaluates the nature and severity of the
fire.
Directs the work of Institution Firefighters engaged in extinguishing
fires, and determines the most appropriate method of fire attack and
extinguishment.
Provides training in appropriate fire evacuation and prevention
procedures.
Supervises the inspection of buildings and institutional grounds to
identify and dispose of fire hazards, and to ensure compliance with
fire codes and standards.
Supervises the cleaning, maintenance and minor repair of buildings
and equipment.
Supervises the installation of fire detection, prevention and
extinguishment equipment.
Inspects the central fire alarm control station.
Conducts investigations to determine the cause of fires.
Conducts inspections of the company and its equipment.
Drives and operates the fire truck when a driver is unavailable.
Obtains, stores, safeguards and distributes supplies, materials and
equipment.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with
surrounding community paid and volunteer fire fighting companies.
Prepares clear, sound, and accurate reports containing findings,
conclusions and recommendations.
Maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office and related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in fire fighting or fire prevention
work, or, six (6) years of active experience in a volunteer fire
fighting unit.
CERTIFICATION
In accordance with NJSA 5:731.6 (b), 8 & (d), effective February 17, 2000,
applicants for this position must possess a valid Incident Management
Level 1 Certification issued by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety,
Department of Community Affairs.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey
driver's license.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type
of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the precautions to be taken in driving fire apparatus
during fire emergencies.
Knowledge of the operation of the water pumping and other equipment
used in extinguishing fires.
Knowledge of the methods used to organize and train a volunteer fire
fighting force in the proper use of fire fighting equipment and
procedures, and to assign them to fire prevention and fire fighting
duties.
Knowledge of the procedures used to conduct physical inspections
of fire protection equipment, buildings and grounds, and to ensure
compliance with existing fire codes and standards.
Knowledge of the factors and situations which cause fire hazards.
Knowledge of the formulation and application of plans and procedures
to be followed in institutional safety and fire prevention work.
Knowledge of the methods likely to be effective in fighting various
types of fires.
Knowledge of the types of fire alarm communications.
Knowledge of the methods used to conduct investigations to determine
the cause of fires.
Ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations,
relating to fire, fire safety and fire hazards and apply them to
specific situations.
Ability to supervise the extinguishment of fires.
Ability to conduct inspections for fire hazards and investigations to
determine the cause of fires.
Ability to organize the work of an assigned company of firefighters.
Ability to supervise the cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings
and equipment.
Ability to provide assignments and instructions to firefighters.
Ability to provide training.
Ability to take immediate action when a fire alarm is sounded, and
to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations.
Ability to drive a fire truck and to operate a fire apparatus and
related equipment.
Ability to plan and conduct fire drills and fire control
demonstrations.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, and accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 32195 | | S | C | 40 | 19 | N/A | R20 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
MER 04/10/2010 |
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