Fire Chief

The position is appointed by and reports to the Board of Commissioners of Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 5. The Fire Chief plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Fire Department, including fire prevention and suppression, first responder services, emergency management, and hazardous material mitigation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Coordinates possible grants with General Manager and applicable parties.

The Fire Chief performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions. The Fire Chief provides leadership and direction for all BCESD 5 members. The Fire Chief is responsible for attending regularly scheduled, special, and emergency meetings of BCESD 5 Board of Commissioners, as well as other meetings associated with county, state, or federal organizations.

(The following listed conditions is not intended to be all-inclusive; however, they are the most common conditions associated with the job duties listed in this document)

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are primarily in a fire station environment and routinely include exposure to physically and mentally stressful situations as well as extreme temperatures, contaminated atmospheres, adverse weather,

confined areas, and similar conditions related to the primary responsibilities of this position.

Frequent contact with other employees and the general public will be required and expected in the performance of these essential job duties.

Must be able to read and write English. Must possess knowledge of firefighting methods; fire hydrants, building construction, basic electrical knowledge; hazardous material control, sprinkler and standpipe systems; skill to operate fire department vehicles and apparatus; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions; ability to cooperate with other workers, to accept lines of authority and to maintain courteous relationships with the public;

aptitude for performing mechanical work; must have the ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable time.

1) Associate’s Degree in fire science required, Bachelor’s degree in fire science preferred, emergency management or related field preferred

2) Minimum of ten years of related experience, including five years in an upper-level fire department management position (Lieutenant/Captain or equivalent and above)

• 1) TCFP Advanced Structure Firefighter
• 2) Fire Officer II
• 3) Fire Instructor II
• 4) Fire Inspector I
• 5) Basic EMT required, Advanced EMT or Paramedic preferred
• 6) Must receive within one year of employment Head of a Suppression Fire Department certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• 7) Must hold valid “Class A" or "Class B Exempt" Texas driver license
• 8) Must have or obtain Texas Department of State Health Services
• a. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
• 9) Must have or obtain NIMS IS–100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 courses within 45 days of appointment
• 10) Must be willing to maintain required TCFP and TDSHS certifications as a condition of continued full-time employment
• 11) Any other training as required by BCESD No. 5

• 1) TCFP Fire Inspector II & III
• 2) TCFP Fire Instructor III
• 3) TCFP Fire Officer III & IV
• 4) Chief Fire Officer
• 5) TEEX FSCEO
• 6) NFA EFO