Fire Battalion Chief (Internal Recruitment Only)

City of San Bruno•San Bruno, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to help shape the future of the San Bruno Fire Department? The City of San Bruno Fire Department is seeking an energetic and dedicated leaders to promote to Fire Battalion Chief. This promotional opportunity as Fire Battalion Chief will perform responsible supervisory, technical and administrative work in commanding and supervising fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue activities or fire prevention activities. About the Department The San Bruno Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of health, life and property, and has a long-standing tradition of service and excellence. The Fire Department provides a full range of services and places priority on the safety and emergency preparedness of our citizens through outreach programs in fire prevention, public education, advanced life support, hazardous material safety, and fire suppression activities. About the Role Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Battalion Chief duties include, but are not limited to: Assume control and leadership of assigned shift; Assume command in a leadership role for fires or other significant incidents; Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the various divisions of the Fire Department including, but not limited to, training, operations, and emergency medical services; Ascertain the need for and type of additional equipment necessary to handle emergencies; make technical decisions as to the best methods of extinguishing fires after observing the fire and receiving reports from company officers; Assist in coordinating the Department’s fire inspection program; Assist in the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin; Assist in the preparation of the Department budget and budget implementation; Assist in coordinating Fire Department activities with other departments and divisions within other jurisdictions; Assist to update and revise the disaster plans and emergency operations as necessary; Supervise, train, evaluate and maintain personnel records of assigned staff; Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement discipline procedures; Participate in related training classes; conduct multi-company training exercises and assess readiness needs of fire personnel; Assist in coordinating public fire safety training programs; Assist in coordinating development of specifications and acquisition of specialized firefighting support equipment; Supervise the annual testing of fire apparatus; Supervise the acquisition, testing, maintenance, inventory and records of fire hose; and Acts as the Fire Department representative in Fire Chief’s absence. Enforce all City and Department rules and regulations, procedures, and policies, and maintain discipline. How to Succeed in This Role Strategic thinking and adaptability are also essential competencies, as the Fire Battalion Chief plays a key role in the command staff, requiring an ability to balance fire safety needs. This involves analytical skills to assess data and forecast future department needs and negotiation skills to work with consultants and developers to align on shared goals. Additionally, revitalizing San Bruno’s commercial corridor requires a visionary leader who can anticipate emerging fire safety challenges in a changing urban landscape and propose innovative solutions. Those who thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment will excel in this role. The Fire Battalion Chief must juggle multiple priorities, overseeing fire prevention initiatives, supporting redevelopment efforts, driving revenue-generating strategies, and building trust with external partners while fostering teamwork within the San Bruno Fire Department. Strong interpersonal skills, including educating and influencing stakeholders on fire safety best practices, will be critical to achieving long-term success. A candidate with a passion for community safety, a track record of leading through change, and the resilience to handle the demands of a high-visibility position will be well-positioned to make a lasting impact in San Bruno.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in fire science, business administration, public administration or a closely related field and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible municipal fire suppression and prevention experience, including at least three (3) years of command experience comparable to the Fire Captain level in the San Bruno Fire Department
Graduation from an accredited college with an AS or AA degree in fire technology or general education, or completion of 60 college units, and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible municipal fire suppression and prevention experience, including at least three (3) years of command experience comparable to the Fire Captain level in the San Bruno Fire Department; and Fire Officer Certification and completion of Chief Officer or Chief Fire Officer within one year of appointment. May have up to two (2) years to complete certification after appointment however, probationary period will be extended until completed.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class B driver’s license, or Class C driver’s license with Firefighter Endorsement.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or State of California Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license.

Nice To Haves

Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290) and Strike Team Leader (S-334) courses highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assume control and leadership of assigned shift
Assume command in a leadership role for fires or other significant incidents
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the various divisions of the Fire Department including, but not limited to, training, operations, and emergency medical services
Ascertain the need for and type of additional equipment necessary to handle emergencies
Make technical decisions as to the best methods of extinguishing fires after observing the fire and receiving reports from company officers
Assist in coordinating the Department’s fire inspection program
Assist in the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin
Assist in the preparation of the Department budget and budget implementation
Assist in coordinating Fire Department activities with other departments and divisions within other jurisdictions
Assist to update and revise the disaster plans and emergency operations as necessary
Supervise, train, evaluate and maintain personnel records of assigned staff
Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel
Work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement discipline procedures
Participate in related training classes
Conduct multi-company training exercises and assess readiness needs of fire personnel
Assist in coordinating public fire safety training programs
Assist in coordinating development of specifications and acquisition of specialized firefighting support equipment
Supervise the annual testing of fire apparatus
Supervise the acquisition, testing, maintenance, inventory and records of fire hose
Acts as the Fire Department representative in Fire Chief’s absence
Enforce all City and Department rules and regulations, procedures, and policies, and maintain discipline

Benefits

CalPERS retirement formula of 3% @ 50 for classic members or 2.7% @ 57 for new members
Annual accruals of vacation days based on years of service, holidays and sick days
Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
Annual uniform allowance
Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
Home loan assistance program
Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
Tuition reimbursement