ANCHORAGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ACHORAGE AMBULANCE DISTRICT
1400 Evergreen Road
Anchorage, Kentucky 40223

Position Title: Fire Chief, Anchorage Fire Protection District/EMS Chief, Anchorage Ambulance District.
Supervised by Fire/EMS Boards.
Supervises all Personnel of both Districts.

DUTIES:        

• Responsible for the planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating of all fire and emergency medical service operations.
• Responsible for compliance with mutual assistance pacts with other departments.
• Recommends policies and procedures for the efficient and effective operation of the Fire and EMS Departments to insure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and to provide the highest level of Fire and EMS services to Anchorage and mutual aid areas.
• Responsible for control, direction and evaluation of all officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and other personnel, equipment and apparatus, records and reports, and for training.
• Helps prepare and implements approved operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Provides accurate and timely reports and accounting of finances to the respective Boards.
• Procures, maintains, and manages all Fire and EMS assets.
• Represents the Fire and EMS Departments before other government agencies and public forums as needed.
• Responds to major alarms and EMS events and directs activities as required.
• Cooperates with the Anchorage Police Departments and other community organizations to enhance fire safety and public health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experiences:

• Four-year degree in Public Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Service, or related field.  Experience in such fields, in the judgment of the Fire and EMS Boards, may substitute for such educational requirements.
• Ten years in Fire/EMS service with five years in Fire/EMS operational and administrative management.
• EMT Certification required, Paramedic Certification preferred.
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets for Fire or EMS departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of practices, regulations, methods, and equipment used in EMS, Command, Fire Suppression, and Fire Codes, according to NFPA, regional, state, and Federal standards.
• Knowledge of management principles regarding Fire and EMS department administration.
• Extensive knowledge of computers with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and other popular programs.
• Ability to:

• Lead, motivate, train, coordinate, and delegate.
• Analyze data, create plans, and develop budgets.
• Write, communicate, and report in descriptive detail.
• Act as liaison and foster positive community and government relations.
• Prioritize work to meet goals and objectives within acceptable times.
• Plan, evaluate, assign, and coordinate all activities of both Districts.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Kentucky state driver’s license.
• No felony convictions or history of bad automobile operation.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must meet insurability requirements of the District’s insurance carrier.
• Must meet the District’s physical standards.
• Must pass drug test required of all new employees.
• Preference will be given to individuals residing within 10 miles of the Districts’ station.