A. The assistant fire chief:
1. Plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work activities, programs and procedures of the department.
2. Formulates department policies and regulations and advises the city manager.
3. Initiates and supervises the recruitment, selection, training and discipline of fire and EMS personnel. Recommends personnel hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions as appropriate. Performs yearly performance evaluations on all personnel.
4. Recommends, analyzes, and monitors the department budget. Responsible for the requisition and procurement of department supplies, equipment, furnishings, and assures proper maintenance and operation of all department vehicles and facilities.
5. Acts as a liaison to other government officials and agencies, community groups, hospitals/clinics and the general public as required with regard to fire and EMS activities.
6. Develops long and short range goals to accomplish department plans and programs.
7. Plans shift scheduling and duty assignments of department personnel.
8. Remains current on developments in the fire/EMS field, including developments in fire administration and programs which would benefit the city and the department, such as NIMS, unified command, technical rescue, and hazardous materials.
9. Represents the department and the city at various meetings with the public and law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
10. Serves as a higher level command utilizing the incident command system and unified command system at all major fire/EMS incidents.
11. Administers and oversees all department personnel and when necessary, initiates disciplinary action.
12. Oversees the administration of the training program to assure the department's training goals are being met.
13. Provides for the safety of all personnel.
14. Formulates, administers, and enforces a set of rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to govern the department's activities and services; consults with city officials and the board of fire and police commissioners so that the rules and regulations which he may prescribe are not at variance with state statutes and the rules of the board of fire and police commissioners.
15. Determines the response of all department vehicles, apparatus and manpower to alarms and requests for assistance and shall, himself, attend those alarms which in his judgment require his presence.
16. Is responsible for the proper management, discipline and training of department personnel.
17. Approves the tools, appliances, and equipment of the department and their manner of care and use.
18. Prescribes the specifications and manner of wear of the uniforms and protective clothing of the department.
19. Keeps or causes to be kept complete records of all pertinent information regarding the activities, services, apparatus, equipment and personnel of the department.
20. Reports as necessary to the Fire Chief on the condition of the department apparatus, buildings and equipment, together with recommendations for any changes or repairs necessary to keep all fully operative. He shall consult with and recommend to the City Manager any matter affecting the equipment or membership of the department.
21. Assists the Chief in submitting annual reports to the City Manager summarizing the activities of the department during the preceding year.
22. Assists proper authority in suppressing the crime of arson by investigating or causing to be investigated, the cause, origin and circumstances of all fires within the department's jurisdiction. He shall immediately report all suspicious fires to the proper police authority for appropriate police action.
23. Certifies as to the correctness of all bills incurred by the department. (Ord. 13-O-15, 6-18-2013)
24. Has the authority to suspend or recommend discharge for: incompetency, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, or violation of any rule or regulation of the department with the coordination and cooperation of the Chief and City Manager. (Ord. 17-O-29, 9-19-2017)
25. Involves the department in mutual aid organizations and associations that will enhance response capabilities and enhance relationships with those who may be responding through mutual aid with training and coordination of procedures and policies.
26. Assigns officers or other members to administer the work of all divisions of the department, and holds them responsible for the proper administration of such officers committed to their charge.
27. Reports to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners any member who, by reason of age, disease, accident or other incompetency, does not or cannot fully and promptly perform the duties required of him. He shall report to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners the official evaluation of the manner in which probationary members perform their duties.
28. Is directly responsible to the Fire Chief and the City Manager.
29. Has the authority to administer the current Fire Prevention Code by means of inspections and investigations. He shall have the authority to issue permits in accordance with the current Fire Prevention Code and shall have the authority to issue fireworks display permits in accordance with current applicable statutes.
30. Works with the City Planner to effect safe changes in structures throughout the City by identifying, notifying, and recommending changes needed to ensure the safety of the public.
31. Enforces the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department.
32. Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies as required by the Fire Chief and assumes command until the arrival of the Fire Chief.
33. Instructs/witnesses drills, instructs/supervises training, makes investigations and keeps self fully informed of conditions affecting the efficient operation of the department. He shall have the authority to take corrective actions as required and shall promptly report such actions to the Fire Chief.
34. Prepares and submits reports and records as required by the Fire Chief and performs other duties as assigned.
35. Is assigned to a specific station and is responsible for the activities and condition of the stations, apparatus, equipment and personnel assigned to his command.
36. Is responsible for immediately notifying or causing the Fire Chief to be notified of all situations which may require the Fire Chief's presence.
37. Assists the Fire Chief in general operations of the department.
38. Acquires a thorough knowledge of the physical conditions throughout the City (water system, hazards, structures, etc.).
39. Is licensed as a paramedic or at the highest level of emergency medical technical license required by the City and meets all of the requirements to function under the Sarah Bush Lincoln health system.
40. Assumes command of the fire department in the absence of the fire chief.
41. Coordinates ambulance service activities.
42. Is responsible for ambulance specifications, and the purchase of ambulance equipment and supplies.
43. Submits records and reports as required by the fire chief.
44. Attends meetings, seminars, etc., as a representative of the fire department when such meetings, seminars, etc., pertain to the efficient operation of the fire and ambulance service; reports any pertinent information to the fire chief.
45. Directs ambulance operations on the fire ground, assuring that proper ambulance service is maintained during fire situations.
46. Functions as an EMT-P as necessary to maintain ambulance service.
47. Cooperates with other agencies to formulate plans to maintain efficient ambulance operations under disaster conditions.
48. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the training program for the entire department along with the fire chief.
49. Is responsible for seeing to it that members maintain required certifications. (Ord. 13-O-15, 6-18-2013)