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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 1999-023 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW 99-23 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 98-34 A BY-LAW FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS the Municipal Act provides that the Council may by by-law establish and regulate a fire department; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary to amend By-law 98-34; THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM HEREBY ENACTS THAT BY-LAW NO. 98-34 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: "THAT Schedule "C-1", being the Job Description for the Fire Chief, as amended, and attached to this By-law,be appended to the Municipality's By- law 98-34, being an establishing by-law for the Municipal Fire Department." Read a first and second time this 18th day of March, 1999. Read a third time and finally passed this 18th day of March, 1999. MAYOR LERK SCHEDULE "C-1" By-law 99-23 MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM Job Description FIRE CHIEF GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The fire chief has responsible charge for the overall operation of the department including fire fighting, fire prevention, hazardous materials incidents, auto extrication incidents, rescue, all life and property saving functions with which the department may be involved,purchasing, maintenance and budgeting. His/her work is administrative and supervisory oriented. EXAMPLES OF WORK—MAJOR: • preparation,presentation and administration of the fire department budget • plans, co-ordinates and directs the fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue and life and property saving functions • reports to and assumes command at major incidents • supervises the fire prevention activities • supervises the training programs and assists in the development of these programs • maintains discipline and morale of the department • purchases all major equipment and ensures the maintenance of same • ensures that all the stations are maintained and kept in good repair • attends conferences and seminars to keep abreast of changes in equipment and methods of operation to ensure that the department will maintain, and where possible, improve the level of service in the municipality • confers with the Administrator to ensure that the activities of the department are consistent with the goals and objectives of the municipality as established by council • meets regularly with the station chief and other officers to ensure that they are following the procedures and goals of the department • supervises the performance appraisal program and conducts regular appraisals of those under his direct supervision • recommends to the Administrator the hiring of personnel as required to maintain the manning level as established by council • responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a Municipal Emergency Plan, including periodic reviews and testing By-law 99-23 Schedule "C-1" Page 2 EXAMPLES OF WORK—MINOR: • comments on site plans, re-zonings, subdivision agreements and new buildings • attends department head meetings • attends area fire chiefs' meetings • attends committee and council meetings as required • participates in the public relations programs by speaking to groups and organizations • comments to the municipal administrator on present and proposed council and staff policies • supervises the activities of the Fire Department Safety Committee • Carries out additional duties and exercises such additional responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator/Treasurer and/or as may be required by law. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES: • advanced knowledge of modern fire fighting and fire prevention methods ▪ advanced knowledge of the municipality and surrounding areas protected by agreement • advanced knowledge of the type of buildings in the municipality • advanced knowledge of rescue and first aid procedures • advanced knowledge of safety procedures,rules and equipment • must have demonstrated ability to supervise fire fighters, maintain discipline, have sound judgment, be resourceful and in good physical condition • emergency plans act • thorough knowledge of the principles and all components of community emergency planning, response and recovery plans EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Recommend at least five years satisfactory experience as an officer and have received additional training at the Ontario Fire College, regional fire schools or educational seminars.