Battalion chief vs fire prevention officer

Differences between battalion chief and fire prevention officer 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 officer example responsibilities.

• Direct and lead a hands-on approach to resolve a contagious communicable disease within the APG community daycare centers (CDC).
• Create & provide educational EHS training programs to newcomers, annual refresher and specialize in-service training.
• Train in HAZMAT response and as CPR first responder.
• Complete the required fire investigation documentation and reports as set in NFPA 921 and DLA regulations.
• Distribute and develop EHS relate material and provide EHS briefings to all levels personnel assign in numerous and vary forums.
• Direct aerospace firefighting coverage to include numerous NATO fix-wing aircraft.
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