Deputy Manager - Fire Engineering

• Establish appropriate fire fighting techniques. Plan fire fighting strategies.
• Liaise with the Emergency Response Committee.
• Ensure fire fighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Make recommendations on changes to the fire fighting by-law.
• Recruit and orient firefighters.
• Ensure a high level of morale among firefighters.
• Facilitate the training of firefighters.
• Evaluate the performance of firefighters.
• Discipline and /or dismiss firefighters if necessary.
• Inspect the fire tender on a regular basis.
• Inspect fire fighting equipment and apparatus on a regular basis.
• Make recommendations on the replacement and /or repair of equipment.
• Make inspections of places of business to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Takes sole command in the event of a fire to ensure a safe, effective and controlled response.
• Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place art the scene of the fire.
• Make all decisions concerning the appropriate response to and method fighting a fire.
• Direct all activities art the scene of the fire.
• Ensure that firefighters are responding in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished.
• Maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property.
• Prepare reports on all areas of fire fighting.
• Monitor the fire fighting budget.
• Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs.
• Perform other related duties as required

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