The Sarcoxie Township Volunteer Fire Chief position is appointed and evaluated by the Sarcoxie Township Board of Trustees. The Assistant Operations Chief and the Assistant Administration Chief are recommended by the duly appointed Chief, and must be affirmed by the Sarcoxie Township Board of Trustees. The Fire Chief is expected to plan, organize, and manage all Fire Department activities, and assumes the responsibility for administration of Township Fire and Medical services. The Chief will prepare and recommend the annual Fire Department budget to the Board of Trustees, and will apply Department leadership within the policies, regulations, and guidelines under the authority of the Sarcoxie Township Board.
Fire Chief Requirement Considerations
FIRE CHIEF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following list of duties and responsibilities are in part the functions of the Fire Chief position. Additional duties and responsibilities in accordance with expected operations, administration, and success of the Fire Department, though not listed, are assumed to be associated with Fire Chiefs’ positions in general, and appropriate NIMS guidelines.
1. Direct and organize all Township fire, rescue, and medical services.
2. Appoint an Assistant Chief for Operations and an Assistant Chief for Administration to be affirmed by the Sarcoxie Township Board of Trustees.
3. Develop within the Fire Department an organizational chart, approved by the Department and submitted to the Township Board.
4. Prepare the annual Department budget, and present the budget request to the Township Board at the appropriate meeting.
5. Direct the preparation of all fire and medical reports, and insure the completion of all records.
6. Deliver a Chief’s report at each monthly Township meeting, and approve and submit all Fire Department requests and expenditures to the Township Board.
7. Oversee Fire Department programs geared for good will and Community service.
8. Possess a valid
9. Work under the guidelines of NIMS as they relate to our volunteer system.
10. Provide and promote sound judgment, good decisions, and problem solutions for our Fire Department and Community.
11. Establish a system for recruiting new Fire Department members, and develop training guidelines and expectations for recruits.
12. Work for core values, cohesiveness, and pride within the Fire Department, and establish a sense of direction with short and long term goals.
13. Become involved in recognition, fund raising, and grant proposals for the Fire Department.
14. Establish a Community and Fire Department environment of trust, confidentiality, and integrity through ethical behavior, open communication, and quality leadership skills.
15. Establish inventory for all Department equipment, and assume responsibility for care and maintenance of the equipment, buildings, and vehicles.
16. Promote education, work shops, and training sessions to enhance the function and technical skills of our volunteer personnel.
17. Possess a working knowledge and understanding of all Department equipment, and a format for crisis management, fire prevention and suppression, and rescue and medical procedures.
18. Abide by the laws of the land, promote safety among our volunteers, and act as a role model for the Township Fire Department.