HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 15,403RESOLUTION NO. 15,403
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RANGE
FOR THE NEW CLASSSIFICATION OF FIRE PLATOON COMMANDER
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission of the City of National City at
its regular meeting of August 13, 1987, authorized the amendment of the
classification plan of the City by the establishment of the new classification of Fire
Platoon Commander.
WHEREAS, the compensation and benefits for this classification should be
consistent with assigned responsibilities and duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this classification shall be
assigned to the following bi-weekly salary range:
$1262.62 - $1325.73 - $1392.00 - $1461.60 - $1534.68
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of August, 1987.
George . Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ione : mpbell, City Cle
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. iser, III - City Attorney
CLASS SPECIFICATION
FIRE PLATOON COMMANDER
DEFINITION
Under direction to perform responsible management, supervisory and administrative
work in coordination of a fire suppression platoon and department activities including
but not necessarily limited to: fire training, emergency medical services, fire
prevention activities, and fire suppression operations; and to do related work as
required. •
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Serves as highest level command officer on a twenty-four hour shift. Provides
direction to Fire Captains who serve as company commanders. In addition carries -out
department -wide activities as assigned by the Fire Chief and the Fire Battalion Chief.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL DUTIES
Assists in planning, directing and reviewing the activities of fire personnel performing
fire inspections, fire suppression, fire prevention, and related training activities;
responds to fire and other emergency calls; conducts fire ground operations, which
includes application of the Incident Command Management System, deployment of
personnel and equipment, and related fire ground functions. Oversees and conducts
firefighter training. Insures that fire investigations are conducted. Does public
speaking related to all fire department activities; prepares operational related reports
and assists in the writing of staff reports on various subjects. Assists in preparing
annual budget; works with other City and governmental agencies in all matters of
concern to the Fire Department; may serve as acting Chief in the absence of a Chief
Officer. Provides liaison to the fire Communications Center; oversees the entire fire
and rescue delivery system insuring that the system functions as designed and that
policies and procedures are adhered to.
QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience - Training and experience equivalent to the following: A.A.
degree in Fire Science or an A.A. degree in another field and a Fire Science
Cerificate; and certificate of completion of Instructors training 1-A; and three years
of experience in an urban fire department. (Three years of experience as a Fire
Captain with the National City Fire Department may substitute for the educational
requirements.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of firefighting principles and the
techniques and equipment employed in fire suppression; knowledge of local, county,
state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to fire suppression/prevention;
knowledge of training methods, communications and group instruction; knowledge of
emergency medical methods; ability to train and lead people and to maintain
discipline and morale; ability to keep records; ability to take effective courses of
action in emergency situations; ability to maintain effective working relations with
others; knowledge of the City's fire, emergency medical and dispatch delivery
systems; possesses interpersonal skills; has skills and abilities in apply various problem
solving techniques.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of valid California drivers license at the time of appointment. Possession
of an EMT 1 FS Certificate upon one year of service with the Department; unless
already obtained, the candidate shall obtain 15 college level units of fire science
and/or supervision within one year of initial appoinitment to the class.
NATIONAL CITY
August 1987