Fire Chief

fire department chief?

What are the job responsibilities, education requirements, and recommended skills of a fire department chief?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Management of personnel
Management of budgets
Management of fleets (apparatus & equipment)
Management of training
Corridnation between other agencies
Public Relations

Education requirements usually include a Bachelor of Fire Science or Management degree and including certification as a Firefighter.

Skills usually include communication, management and personnel skills as well as the ability to multitask. Usually firefighting skills are desired as well as experience on the line. People skills are a must since you not only deal with the men and women under you, but with the public and possibly a city council or commission board.

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