Battalion chief vs deputy fire chief

Differences between battalion chief and deputy fire chief duties and responsibilities

Battalion chief example responsibilities.

• Manage the handling and disposal of over 2,000 pounds of hazmat and the disposal of over 5,000 pounds of hazardous waste.
• Manage the combat logistics operations center's daily operations and ensure efficient information flow between internal and external organizations.
• Participate in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention and firefighting rescue program.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of firefighting preparedness, suppression operations, incident management, fuels management, fire use and resource management.
• Assist in teaching classes at the fire academy to new recruits and teach EMT to high school students.
• Coordinate training with grind combat elements enablers in support of battalion operations.
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Deputy fire chief example responsibilities.

• Achieve advance levels of Fire/EMS management certification.
• Provide performance oversight of inspections/preventive maintenance of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment.
• Maintain department personnel and equipment records in accordance with privacy act and NFPA requirements.
• Conduct plans reviews of building construction projects ensuring compliance with NFPA, local and regional reference code compliance documents.
• Serve as incident commander of firefighting activities.
• Develop and implement rapid training and replacement program to fill critical personnel shortages in support of combat logistics operations in Afghanistan.
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