What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief position at CITY OF WALKER?
The City of Walker is seeking applicants for the position of Fire Chief. The chief operating and administrative officer for the department is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and staffing the work of the Fire Department, which includes policy development and implementation, development of departmental goals and objectives, budget management, and personnel management.
Department Details
The Walker Fire Department is a combination department consisting of both full-time and paid on call staff that are dedicated to being a proactive, community-focused all-hazards department that meets the ever-changing needs of the community through professional development, unity, and teamwork. The department is built upon the pillars of integrity, collaboration, public education, community engagement, and dedication to the community.
The department has three fire stations and an administrative team with 13 full-time staff and 17 paid on call firefighters. This includes both suppression and fire prevention teams with 9 front-line emergency vehicles (5 engines, 1 platform, 1 ladder, 1 tender, 1 support unit) and an annual budget of $2.89 million. The fire prevention program hosts over 100 public education events and conducts annual business inspections. Full-time suppression staff operates out of two stations seven days a week from 5:45 AM – 6:30 PM.
Community Details
The City of Walker is 26 square miles within Kent County sharing a border with the cities of Grand Rapids and Grandville, Ottawa County and Alpine Township. Walker is home to 25,132 (2020 census) residents with a thriving business community including commercial and industrial industry along Alpine Avenue and I-96 as well as home to the Standale Business District on M-45. A community of tree-lined streets, parks and trails, shopping districts, and elite school districts makes the City of Walker a great place to live, work, and grow!
Strategic Initiatives
The next Chief of the Walker Fire Department will lead the City through the following initiatives:
- Develop a department staffing plan to address the current challenges with paid on call recruitment and retention and full-time staffing model to ensure appropriate service levels to Walker residents and businesses.
- Work with the City Commission to create a strategic plan to align department priorities with overall City goals and objectives.
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