Battalion chief vs fire prevention captain

Differences between battalion chief and fire prevention captain 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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Fire prevention captain example responsibilities.

• Achieve advance levels of Fire/EMS management certification.
• Perform structural firefighting duties at a medium installation where structures, equipment and operations present complex and hazardous firefighting situations.
• Provide immediate oversight of department compliance with health and safety, environments preservation, and security programs.