1993-013 Medonte
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEOONTE
BY-LAW NUMBER 1993-
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BEING a By-Law to appoint a Fire Chief for the
Township of Medonte
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, Chapter M. 45, R.S.O.
1990, Section 210 authorizes council to appoint a Fire
Chief;
AND WHEREAS Council is desirous to appoint a Fire
Chief;
NOW THEREFORE, Council of the Township of Medonte
enacts as follows:
1) That Mr. Joseph Casey be appointed as Fire
Chief for the Township of Medonte
2) That the Chief shall perform his duties as
laid out in the job description attached to and
forming Schedule "A" to this By-Law
3) That the salary shall be determined by Council
resolution.
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4) That this By-Law shall take affect on ApII'll 1,
1993.
5) That By-Law 89-16 is hereby repealed.
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READ a first and second time
READ a third time and passed this 22nd day of March,
1993.
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Reeve
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEOONTE
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Job Description
Position Title
FIRE CHIEF
PUrPOse of Position
1)
To provide effective fire fighting services,
including combatting, extinguishing, preventing
fires and for the protection of life and property
within the municipality.
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2) COrPOrate Image
The Fire Chief must strive diligently to present an
efficient, effective responsive and humane service-
oriented image on behalf of the Corporation. The
Fire Chief must be mindful of Township policy,
established procedure, legal requirements and
ethical concerns for fairness, equity and proper and
reasonable exercise of authority.
3) Qualifications:
a) must have completed grade twelve
b) a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible
experience in emergency fire service and having
reached the level of Deputy Chief
c) shall posses, or be involved in, advance
training in Fire Protection Technology Course
from the Ontario Fire College.
d) ability to manage and coordinate a volunteer
fire brigade
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have proven excellent human relation skills
f) shall possess excellent communications skills,
both oral and written
g) shall possess excellent interpersonal skills,
both oral and written
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h)
valid class D, Z endorsement drivers licence
i) mentally and physically fit
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4)
Responsibilities
a)
Ensure to preparedness of the
fighters and equipment to
emergency situations such
vehicle accidents, first-aid
45 volunteer fire
respond to all
as fire, motor
and rescue
b)
ensure that a comprehensive training program
is provided to all members of the department
c) ensure the safety, proper maintenance and use
of all departmental vehicles and equipment
d) develop and implement municipal fire prevention
programs
e) participate as a member of an effective
management team in order to coordinate
interdepartmental actions and attitudes, for
the resolution of common problems and for the
development of recommendations to Council
f) prepare and present submissions to Council and
Committees related to areas of responsibility
and prepare reports of meetings as required
g) prepare annual operating and capital budget for
the department and be responsible for the
administration and control of departmental
expenditures
h) prepare and submit reports to the Office of the
Fire Marshall as required
i)
administer the purchasing of all equipment and
supplies for the department, including the
preparation of specifications for major
equipment acquisitions
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represent and promote the Township's fire
service by meeting with schools, communi ty
groups and individual members of the public
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liaison
agencies
Marshall
with
and
regional
office of
emergency service
the Ontario Fire
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develop and maintain a volunteer personnel
roster including adequate recruitment
m) enforce all municipal by-laws respecting fire
matters and exercise the powers and duties
imposed by the Fire Marshall's Act
n)
review site plans and building plans for fire
safety features.
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5) Physical Skills and Effort
a) agility and strength to do prolonged and
arduous work under adverse conditions
b)
ability to react quickly and remain calm under
duress and strain.
C.A.O.
Reeve
Fire Chief
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