Industrial Fire Chief - Blythewood, SC

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Contact: Jeffrey Young

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Under administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Fire and Rescue Department. This will include policy development, fiscal management, code enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), fire safety and fire suppression and prevention; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to NEMS senior management. Provides oversight to all matters pertaining to the Department. Ensures that the vision of reducing and eliminating risk for our clients is achieved at the highest level possible within budgetary constraints. Provides effective leadership for all personnel necessary to carry out the business and mission of the Department. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Department. Develops, recommend and administer policies and procedures pursuant to the goals/objectives of the Department. Establishes and coordinates appropriate service and staffing levels. Establishes recruitment/retention plans to attract and retain quality personnel. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Develops metrics to identify potential issues and directs actions for resolution. Performs final interpretations of fire codes and ordinances to ensure consistency and compliance with mandate rules, regulation, codes and ordinances. Works with personnel to correct deficiencies and implement corrective action. Participants in the development and administration of the Department’s budget. Explain and justify Department programs, policies and activities. Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies/organizations as needed. Will serve as NorthStar EMS’ liaison with clients. Will stay up-dated on latest Fire Department/EMS standards and trends and evaluate possible implementation. Provide expertise in fire prevention, fire suppression and fire investigation strategies. Meets the NorthStar EMS job descriptions requirements for Industrial Firefighter and/or Industrial Firefighter/Paramedic (as required). • Must be at least 21 years of age. • High school diploma or GED. • Class E driver license. • Current CPR / AED for Health Care Provider or BLS certification. • IFSAC / ProBoard Firefighter II. • NFPA 1002 Ch. 4 or equivalent Emergency Vehicle Driver Training or Apparatus Operator (AO) Certification. • NFPA 1002 Ch. 5 or equivalent Fire Department Pumper Operations 1 • IFSAC / ProBoard Fire Instructor 1 or NFPA 1041 equivalent. • IFSAC / ProBoard Fire Officer 3 (4 preferred) or NFPA 1021 equivalent. • NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 • OSHA 30 Certification is preferred. Will be required within 12 months of hire. • Fire Department Safety Officer/Health & Safety Officer NFPA 1521 Performs other duties as required by superiors. Preference given to candidates who are EMT Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic. This is a full-time M-F position. https://www.northstar-ems.us/careers