Chief of Fire and EMS

• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Executive & Senior Management / Public Administration, Fire, Rescue & Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Management & Homeland Security
• Industry Government Administration / Public Sector (Local Government), Public Safety & Emergency Services, Disaster Response & Homeland Security
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Manage Others Yes

The Chief of Fire and EMS is responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of Fire, EMS and Emergency Preparedness / Management. The chief performs complex administrative work in development and application of policy designed to facilitate efficient and effective protection of lives and property. The incumbent oversees and coordinates operations of both career and volunteer services in the best interest of the citizens and responds to emergencies as required.

• Always do the right thing.
• Promotes the vision, mission and values of the County.
• Ensures development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for recruiting, retaining and growing the volunteer personnel.
• Oversees daily operations of emergency services personnel.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships and liaisons with all volunteer fire and rescue agencies in conjunction with career staff.
• Responsible for coordinating with local, state and federal organizations, including but not limited to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Develops, justifies and implements operational and capital budget outlay for all public safety / emergency services activities.
• Serves as the overall director of Fire and EMS services for the County to provide these services Countywide.
• Serves as Emergency Services Coordinator in major emergencies. Delegates authority as required within the NIMS and ICs frameworks.
• Works with the Board of Supervisors, administration and any officially designated boards, teams, commissions or committees to develop goals and objectives for the provision of a comprehensive system of emergency services.
• Develops, directs and implements policies and procedures for the administration of Countywide emergency services in support of such goals and objectives and subject to review by the Fire and EMS Commission and/or Board of Supervisors, implements such policies and procedures.
• Ensures development and maintenance of a Countywide training program designed to meet goals and objectives established by the Fire and EMS Commission and/or Board of Supervisors.
• Ensures development, maintenance, and reporting of detailed response data for both career and volunteer agencies.
• Develops, maintains, and exercises the County’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Develops and maintains the County’s Hazardous Materials Response Plan.
• Coordinates with all departments, agencies, and groups required to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies of any size and nature.
• Coordinates with the Botetourt County Emergency Communications Center / Sheriff’s Department and others as required to ensure comprehensive local and mutual aid communications required to achieve goals and objectives.
• Coordinates as required with the Botetourt County Communications Center / Sheriff’s Department to maintain and activate the County’s Emergency Citizen Alert System
• Oversees, manages and maintains County public safety communications equipment including radio system.
• Coordinates with all applicable agencies, groups, teams and other organizations to ensure local, regional and state coordination of matters related to public safety.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensures maintenance of records and timely submission of reports…