7.6. SR 04-06-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Mission The mission of the Elk River Fire Department is to minimize loss of life and property for the City of Elk River and contracted areas from fires, natural disasters, life threatening situations and to assist other emergency agencies. To perform these services in an efficient manner by maintaining effective prevention, emergency response, and fire suppression training. The Position The Fire Chief reports to the City Administrator and is responsible to administer and coordinate the activities of the Elk River Fire Department for fire protection, suppression and prevention in the city of Elk River and contracting jurisdictions. The Fire Chief trains and supervises firefighters to ensure an effective and efficient operation. The Fire Chief is also the City of Elk River's Emergency Management Director and Safety Coordinator. Specific duties: Administrative - Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates fire department programs. - Plans the staffing, organization, and function of department's human resources to ensure an efficient and effective program for fire prevention and protection. - Oversees the work of department employees. - Evaluates the fire department training program. - Establishes and maintains mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments. - Establishes and implements a public information program for adult and youth regarding fire safety, prevention, and emergency activities. - Establishes policies and procedures to implement directives from the City Administrator or Clt~' Council. - Develops, revises and implements internal policies, procedures, schedules and other operating practices, rules and regulations consistent with City Council directives, citywide policies and ordinances. - Prepares and presents a variety of reports and makes presentations verbally and in writing concerning activities of the Fire Department to the City Council, public commissions, other governmental agencies or community groups. - Directs and conducts ongoing research into new fire service technologies and trends. - Identifies federal, state and private research and development grants; determines the scope of work for which finds are needed; prepares proposals to obtain grants;