Fire commissioner career description

In this post, you can ref career description of Fire commissioner in details. A complete career description concludes Fire commissioner key duties/responsibilities, Fire commissioner career qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities, experience…KSA model) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities, key/core competencies, job functions/purpose…

I. List of Fire commissioner duties:

1. Conducts fire prevention inspections, evaluates existing and potential fire hazards, and enforces compliance with applicable fire codes and statutes.
2. Informs property owners, managers or other responsible parties of violations and explains corrections necessary to prevent or remove fire hazards.
3. Conducts public information programs to increase public awareness concerning fire prevention.
4. Maintains records of scheduled and completed assignments and documents findings.
5. Responds to fire alarms for fire suppression, as directed.
6. Performs other related duties as required.

II. List of Fire commissioner qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
2. Working knowledge of fire prevention laws, codes and ordinances.
3. Working knowledge of fire fighting principles and practices and fire prevention inspection techniques.
4. Working knowledge of building materials, construction practices and mechanical systems related to fire prevention, fire suppression and the safeguarding of lives and property from fire.
5. Ability to enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially.
6. Ability to work effectively with others.
7. Ability to communicate effectively orally, non-verbally, and in writing.
8. Ability to maintain combat firefighter readiness status.
9. Ability to use a computer and related software.
10. Ability to lift and carry weights up to 90 pounds.

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