HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5530RESOLUTION NO. 5530
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF'AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING
TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND
CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED THERETO
EFFECTIVE-FEBRUARY:3, 1969•
The City Council of the City of Azusa does resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. That portion of Exhibit A attached to
Resolution No. 4693, adopted July 20, 1964, as amended, relating
to the Fire Department, is hereby amended by the addition thereto
of the following:
113 Battalion Chief Range 390
SECTION 2. That portion of Exhibit A attached to
Resolution No. 4693, adopted July 20, 1964, as amended, relating
to the Fire Department, is hereby amended by the deletion there-
from of the following:
"1 Assistant Fire Chief Range 40A
1 Assistant Fire Chief
(Part Time) $321.00 per month"
SECTION 3. The classification schedules attached to
Resolution No. 4693, adopted July 20, 1964, as amended, are
hereby amended by adding thereto the classification schedule for
Battalion Chief, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
1969• Adopted and approved this 3rd day of February
ayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof held on therd day of February 1969,
by the following vote of thencil:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
Councilmen: None
Councilmen: None
City Clerk
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BATTAL1014 CHIEF
Job Summary
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Under direction, assists in planning and directing the work
of the Fire Departm^at in the protection of life and property
from -losses due to fire.; directs an adequate city-wide grogram
of fire prevention; trains, inspects, evaluates, and disciplines
Fire Department personnel; and does related work as required.
Representative Duties
Assists in planning, directing and reviewing the activities of
personnel performing fire inspection, fire prevention, and fire
fighting; assumes command of the Fire Department in the absence
of the Fire Chief; answers all fire alarms and is in charge until
the Fire Chief's arrival; may be assigned to direct the opera-
tion of the Fire Prevention Bureau; investigates fires to deter-
mine causes and maintains records of fires, including losses to
buildings and contents; insurance coverage and insurance paid;
submits weekly, monthly, and annual reports; drills volunteers
at meetings; maintains 'records of fires and time worked by volun-
teers at meetings; maintains records of fires and time worked by
volunteers; receives and interviews callers on departmental
business; attends conventions; responds to emergency calls when
off duty.
Organizational Relationships
An employee in this class reports to the Fire Chief and assists .
in supervising the entire operation of the Fire Department,
including the Fire Captains, the Fire Inspector, the Fire Engineers,
and the Firemen. May serve as Acting Fire Chief by..designation.
Rev. 1/69
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BATTALION CHIEF
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
Minimum Requirements: Five years of professional
fire experience, of which at least 2 years must have
been at the Fire Captain level. Effective January 1,
1966, the training requirements for this position shall
include the completion of 18 units of college training
in the field of fire science, public administration, or
related fields, however, the provisions,of this sentence
shall not apply to any person holding tbis position,on
either a probationary or permanent status on said date.
After appointment, an employee should be willing to con-
tinue to attend college level classes in fire fighting
and related fields in off -hours in order to qualify and
meet the requirements for advancement.
Knowledge and Abilities
A thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire depart-
ment administration, knowledge of the methods, techniques
and equipment used in the Azusa Fire Department; knowledge
of fire prevention, equipment maintenance and drill pro-
cedures; ability to plan, lay out and review the activities
of the Fire Department and maintain discipline; ability to
organize and train volunteers and civilian defense auxili-
arise; ability to prepare and review reports; ability to
establish and maintain good public relations.
License
Possession of a valid Advanced First Aid card issued by
the American Red Cross.