What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Fire Marshall position at Nash County?
Performs specialized technical and inspections work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs.
An employee in this class performs advisory, training, inspections / code enforcement and administrative work in the Fire Marshal Office and emergency management programs of the county. Fire Marshal related work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards, plans review of all commercial properties in accordance of NC Fire Prevention Code, promoting fire prevention/education and fire safety awareness, investigating fires involving death, injury or having a questionable nature, advising local fire departments, coordinating special search and rescue functions, public information and fire prevention, and acting as liaison with industries on compliance with regulations on potential environmental and fire hazards. Duties also include participating in emergency planning and response activities in the event of man-made and natural disasters. Work is performed independently within the framework of departmental policy. Considerable tact, courtesy and firmness are required in public contacts in explaining and enforcing pertinent laws and codes. The employee is on call for response to suspicious fires and is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as exposure to high heat, exposure to chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. The employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters and for long duration. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.
An employee in this class performs advisory, training, inspections / code enforcement and administrative work in the Fire Marshal Office and emergency management programs of the county. Fire Marshal related work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards, plans review of all commercial properties in accordance of NC Fire Prevention Code, promoting fire prevention/education and fire safety awareness, investigating fires involving death, injury or having a questionable nature, advising local fire departments, coordinating special search and rescue functions, public information and fire prevention, and acting as liaison with industries on compliance with regulations on potential environmental and fire hazards. Duties also include participating in emergency planning and response activities in the event of man-made and natural disasters. Work is performed independently within the framework of departmental policy. Considerable tact, courtesy and firmness are required in public contacts in explaining and enforcing pertinent laws and codes. The employee is on call for response to suspicious fires and is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as exposure to high heat, exposure to chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. The employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters and for long duration. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.
Enforces Fire Code, including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Conducts investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken; testifies in court proceedings as required.
Collects fire incident reports from volunteer fire departments and submits to NC Department of Insurance to meet NFIRS requirement.
Develops and implements fire safety and emergency management public education programs; implement public training programs to meet OSHA guidelines; maintains the County's mobile Fire Safety House; coordinates injury prevention programs in the schools, trains teachers and maintains supplies needed for each school.
Supervises and provides guidance to various specialized program and prevention activities such as hazmat incidents, missing persons search, project lifesaver program, fire safety house, risk watch injury prevention; coordinates land and water rescue navigational searches for missing persons; coordinates training and manages the County's USAR team.
Advises local communities regarding the organization of a volunteer fire department; assists organized units in purchasing equipment, obtaining and maintaining federal loans and complying with regulations, preparing budgets, using specialized technology and obtaining necessary ratings and certification; assists in the preparation and development of grants.
Inspects volunteer fire departments and advises of requirements of the Insurance Services Office; maintains mobile data terminals for local fire and rescue agencies.
Performs service testing of all fire trucks and fire equipment as required by NFPA 1901.
Responds to working fires and other emergency response incidents to provide command and control or operate in a suppression capacity
Provides an informational service for the public on a wide variety of subjects involving natural and man-made emergencies by answering questions by mail, telephone calls, personal inquires, speaking engagements and news media presentations.
Responds to hazardous materials incidents; investigates and contacts responsible parties for cleanup.
Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related work as required.
Conducts investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken; testifies in court proceedings as required.
Collects fire incident reports from volunteer fire departments and submits to NC Department of Insurance to meet NFIRS requirement.
Develops and implements fire safety and emergency management public education programs; implement public training programs to meet OSHA guidelines; maintains the County's mobile Fire Safety House; coordinates injury prevention programs in the schools, trains teachers and maintains supplies needed for each school.
Supervises and provides guidance to various specialized program and prevention activities such as hazmat incidents, missing persons search, project lifesaver program, fire safety house, risk watch injury prevention; coordinates land and water rescue navigational searches for missing persons; coordinates training and manages the County's USAR team.
Advises local communities regarding the organization of a volunteer fire department; assists organized units in purchasing equipment, obtaining and maintaining federal loans and complying with regulations, preparing budgets, using specialized technology and obtaining necessary ratings and certification; assists in the preparation and development of grants.
Inspects volunteer fire departments and advises of requirements of the Insurance Services Office; maintains mobile data terminals for local fire and rescue agencies.
Performs service testing of all fire trucks and fire equipment as required by NFPA 1901.
Responds to working fires and other emergency response incidents to provide command and control or operate in a suppression capacity
Provides an informational service for the public on a wide variety of subjects involving natural and man-made emergencies by answering questions by mail, telephone calls, personal inquires, speaking engagements and news media presentations.
Responds to hazardous materials incidents; investigates and contacts responsible parties for cleanup.
Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related work as required.
Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Considerable knowledge of modern firefighting techniques, methods and practices.
General knowledge of resources available for fire assistance.
General knowledge of the operation of different equipment used in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to recognize and define fire hazards and to recommend remedial action.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively on a one?to?one and group basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Considerable knowledge of modern firefighting techniques, methods and practices.
General knowledge of resources available for fire assistance.
General knowledge of the operation of different equipment used in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to recognize and define fire hazards and to recommend remedial action.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively on a one?to?one and group basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field with additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary : $57,723 - $63,495
