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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Hot

Work setting

• Fire department

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee the implementation of fire prevention campaigns
• Plan, direct and co-ordinate firefighting strategies
• Develop and implement procedures and policies for related firefighting operations
• Co-ordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources
• Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods
• Oversee analysis of data and information and prepare reports
• Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished
• Direct activities at the scene of a fire
• Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments
• Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public
• Supervise maintenance and repair services
• Provide emergency services
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used for operations
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
• Assist in budget preparation
• Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Prepare reports
• Assist in preparing annual budgets
• Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Monitor and evaluate
• Report information to supervisor
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Plan and organize the operations of the facilities and the included real estate
• Participate in staff meetings

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Fire protection

Type of experience

• Fire safety inspection

Area of specialization

• Operations management
• Fire alarm system

Regulations knowledge

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program