FIRE PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Fire Prevention Manager

The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the daily operations of fire prevention activities for Henry County, and provide guidance, training, and support to the Fire Prevention team. This position is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of fire prevention services, public education, inspections, and safety initiatives, while also assisting with strategic planning and program development.

Examples Of Duties

• Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of the division, ensuring proper task delegation, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Provides guidance and support to staff on fire prevention inspections, community outreach programs, fire safety education events, and emergency response activities.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for complex fire prevention issues, managing non-compliance situations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of fire prevention programs and initiatives, including fire drills, public education campaigns, and safety awareness events for the community.
• Ensures the timely and thorough completion of fire prevention inspections, ensuring compliance with fire codes, safety regulations, and operation standards.
• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement strategic plans for improving fire prevention services, resource allocation, and program effectiveness.
• Assists with monitoring the implementation of policies, procedures, and goals, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Leads the coordination of training programs, ensuring that all staff members are properly educated on fire prevention techniques, life safety codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintains records and documentation related to inspections, public safety programs, staff training, and other activities within the division.
• Participates in the budgeting and resource planning for fire prevention programs and services, ensuring efficient use of department assets.
• Serves as a key representative of the division at community events, safety fairs, and charity functions.
• Attends staff meetings and collaborates with other key staff members to share information and update strategies for the division.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires an associates degree, and three (3) years of experience with fire prevention programs, inspections, and public safety initiatives, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain Fire Life Safety Educator certification, Fire inspector I certification, and Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist. Fire Investigator Mod I and II, and A-EMT certifications preferred.

Special Requirements:

Appointments are served at the pleasure of the Fire Chief.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of handling complex enforcement or compliance issues.
• Knowledge of leading program implementation or operation improvements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in driving, emergency and otherwise.
• Skill in administering first aid and CPR.
• Skill in dealing with emergencies and victims of trauma.
• Skill in performing general mechanical maintenance.
• Skill and dexterity in operating fire vehicles, apparatus, and life rescue equipment including ladders, hoses, pumps, and other assigned equipment.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.

Physical Demands

Tasks require the ability to operate a variety of job-related emergency equipment, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50-100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, or crouching. Considerable physical activity is required in the lifting of light and heavy objects, Frequent climbing of ladders is required, as is the use of equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment

Essential functions are regularly performed in highly stressful, dangerous outdoor situations, as well as inside burning buildings that expose the incumbent to hot, cold, or inclement weather, contagious and infectious diseases, dust, dirt and grease, chemicals, and noisy environments. Work requires the use of protective firefighting clothing and equipment, masks, and surgical gloves.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.