Battalion Chief - Fire Training

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, evaluates, and directs ESDs personnel, policies, programs, and operations as assigned by the ESD
Chief or the Assistant Chiefs.
• Responsible for internal & external training programs, tracking continuing education of ESD 1 responders to
ensure annual requirements are met, developing and implementing the annual training plan, planning and
executing recruitment & retention programs.
• Collaborates with Command Staff and Company Officers to identify responder performance issues and
develop training classes designed to improve the deficiencies as necessary.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and assists the Human Resources Manager with the vetting of responder
applicants, onboarding.
• Oversees ESD 1 Firefighter Cadet Training Academies and serves as the Firefighter Cadet Supervisor until
the cadets are fully certified and released to a shift for full duty.
• Develops and enforces rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance with federal and state industry
best practices, and policies.
• Assists in preparing and regulating the annual ESD 1 training and recruitment budget.
• Plans and assists with the purchase of training supplies, equipment and services needed to efficiently
operate the ESD 1 Training and Recruitment Branch
• Serves as the Incident Safety Officer at emergency incidents, training sessions, and other events as
necessary.
• Assists with the coordination and collaboration of public safety education, and injury prevention programs,
in support of RCESD approved programs.
• Oversees public educational programs as assigned by the ESD Chief or Assistant Chiefs.
• Oversees the maintenance of records and reports associated with the ESD 1 Training and Recruitment
Branch.
• Ensures that the ESD 1 Personnel are maintaining certifications, licenses, accreditations and are proficiently
performing required skills.
• Assists in preparing studies, reports, and recommendations as deemed necessary for ESD Administration’s
review and approval.
• Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with community, ESD Administration, and officials of other
jurisdictions on matters related to the ESD as directed by the ESD Chief or Assistant Chiefs
• Represents the ESD 1 at local, state, and regional meetings as assigned by the ESD Chief or Assistant Chief.
• When necessary, responds to and may be called to direct emergency responses to ensure the safety of
personnel and the public.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the ESD Chief.