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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY-LAW 89-220
a By-law to describle the duties and responsibilities of
the Fire Chief of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle.
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Whereas Section 210 of the Municipal Act authorizes Municipalities
to provide fire-fighting and fire protection services:
Now-therefore be its resolved that the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Newcastle enacts as follows:
1. THAT the duties & responsibilities of the Fire Chief
shall be as outlined in Schedule "A" attached hereto and
forming part of this By-law.
By-law read a first and second time this 27th day of
November 1989.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 27th day of
November 1989_
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CLERK
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SCHEDULE IIA II TO BY -LAW 89-220
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
FIRE CHIEF
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Fire Chief is responsible to Council through the Chief Administrative
Officer, for the Fire Department generally as follows:
1. The administrative and technical work in planning, organizing and directing
the fire fighting and fire prevention activities and other related duties;
2. Staff training;
3. Budgeting and all other administrative matters;
4. The development and improvement of the Department in light of changing
conditions including technical regarding fire fighting, fire prevention
and emergency planning.
DUTIES:
The duties of the Fire Chief are as follows:
1. Supervise the overall administration of the Fire Department including the
work and discipline of staff;
2. Obtaining material and equipment in accordance with Budget approvals;
3. Preparation of departmental budget in consultation with the Chief
Administrative Officer and Treasurer;
4. Maintenance of records when necessary;
5. Organize and direct all fire fighting activities at large and emergencies;
6. Where necessary direct the operation, maintenance and improvement of the
fire alarm system;
7. Supervise and organize fire prevention, inspection and the like;
8. Direct the maintenance, repair and replacement of fire fighting equipment;
9. Direct the training of fire fighting personnel in methods of fire fighting
and use of equipment.
10. Prepare rules and regulations for the efficient operation of the
Department;
11. Provide a liaison function with the public and business representatives;
12. Participate in civic programs, emergency measure activities, fire
prevention and safety campaigns;
13. Attend meetings and provide community outreach information regarding fire
prevention and the like;
14. Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative
Officer and/or Council.
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REQUIREMENTS:
1) A broad knowledge of modern fire fighting and fire prevention methods
including the use of apparatus and equipment.
2) A thorough knowledge of ruies and regulations governing the activities of
a Fire Department;
3) A thorough knowledge of all legislation and regulations relative to the
activities of a Fire Department;
4) Considerable knowledge of building construction and related codes, Electric
Power Codes and location of hazardous occupancies in the municipality;
5) Thorough knowledge of the operation and location of watermains as applied
to the fire fighting activities;
6) Thorough knowledge of modern techniques and methods as applied to the
administration of fire fighting and fire prevention activities;
7) Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of staff members in a
Department;
8) Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with municipal officials and
the general public;
9) Ability to initiate and develop public relation policies;
10) Ability to provide good leadership;
11) Ability to prepare reports and carry out long-range plans and programs;
12) Above average mechanical aptitude and skill in the operation and
maintenance of fire fighting and rescue equipment;
14) Ability to read and understand building plans.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Two years of satisfactory service as Deputy Fire Chief. Graduation from a high
school or equivalent and completion of appropriate course work from the Ontario
Fire College. In addition, satisfactory completion of the York University Fitness
Assessment related to fire fighting is necessary.