What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Fire Services position at WAYNE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE?
Oversight of a five station ISO 1 career department with over 130 firefighters.
The responsibilities include oversight of all administrative and operational aspects of the department; providing direction on major projects and areas of improvement; long range planning of personnel, apparatus, fire stations, emergency management, ambulance transport and associated service levels.
The Fire Chief will create and administer strategic and operational plans including fire code compliance, establishing department rules, polices and guidelines; creates an open, collaborative, and successful working relationship with the Trustee, Board of Directors, Department Heads, community stakeholders, State and Federal officials,
The Fire Chief is also responsible for developing a healthy partnership with representatives of International Association of Firefighters local 416. As mandated by state statute, the Fire Chief is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the Fire Merit Commission. The Fire Chief, and/or their designee will be the representative for all fire, EMS, and emergency management groups and/or task forces, or associations outside of the Township. The Fire Chief is also responsible for performing all other related duties as required by the Trustee and/or the Trustee’s designee.