Fire Battalion Chief

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Serves as shift commander directing and commanding emergency scenes.
• As shift supervisor coordinates with other shift supervisors and station supervisors all daily duties special duties vacations staffing training and assignments.
• Supervises manages evaluates develops and motivates personnel as assigned. Reviews the performance appraisals of subordinate personnel. Responsible for counseling and discipline in accordance with City Rules and Regulations and Department Policy/Procedures.
• Plans and coordinates training operational tasks and prevention activities with other personnel. Enforces policies procedures regulations ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City.
• Participates in the States Mutual Aid program when called upon.
• Assist in the planning development and implementation of policies goals and directives.
• Develop and upgrade Department procedures as necessary.
• Effectively communicate interpret and enforce City policies and Fire Department procedures and directives.
• Plans directs and participates with Department management in research and development personnel management budget development and general administrative activities.
• Prepares clear and concise correspondence including memoranda records reports orders and administrative directives as assigned.
• Makes public appearances and speaks on public safety and awareness and emergency response and prevention topics.
• Represents the City and Fire Department in relationships with the public community groups and professional organizations as well as coordinates department activities with external agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices and technique of progressive fire administration including organization administration budgetary preparation and controls program planning implementation and administration and staff management training;
• Modern firefighting and rescue principles practices techniques and procedures including the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of fire apparatus and equipment;
• Modern fire prevention and investigation principles practices techniques and procedures; mechanical chemical and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials and objects;
• Modern organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs policies and operational needs; rules regulations and operational procedures of the Fire Department and the California Fire Code.
• Federal State and local laws and regulations pertaining to fire suppression EMS hazardous material handling rescue operations training etc.
• Principles and techniques of supervision training motivation staff development corrective action and performance evaluation;
• EMS CPR and other basic medical assistance techniques.
• Principles and practices of management necessary to plan analyze develop direct and evaluate fire programs fire control problems and administrative policies.

• Assume command level responsibilities make life and safety decision.
• Make effective use of staff equipment and apparatus in emergency situations.
• Direct and coordinate fire emergency operations training and prevention activities.
• Handle multiple work projects simultaneously and exercise good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Perform research analyze findings and prepare administrative and technical reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates other Departments or Divisions of the City City officials outside organizations and the public.
• Know and understand all aspects of the job and departmental operations.
• Observe and follow safety rules; analyze and determine solutions to various department or operational problems; know understand interpret and explain laws rules regulations codes and operational procedures/processes especially when responding to emergency situations/incidents.

EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time increasingly responsible municipal fire suppression and prevention experience including at least four (4) years of command/supervisory experience at the level of Company Officer in Fire Suppression Training and Emergency Medical Services comparable to the Fire Captain level in the Folsom City Fire Department by the final filing date.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Candidates shall possess prior to final filing date:

• AA/AS Degree (Bachelors Degree in any discipline is highly desirable).
• State Fire Training (SFM) Chief Officer Certificate (old) -or-
• SFM Certified Chief Fire Officer (new)
  • Any candidate using the newSFM Chief Fire Officer Certification Track shall complete the following prior to the final filing date (the SFM Task Book and Final Certification must be completed as described in the Special Requirements listed below):
    • Chief Fire Officer 3A
    • Chief Fire Officer 3B
    • Chief Fire Officer 3C
    • Chief Fire Officer 3D
    • ICS-300
    • S-290 (Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior)
• Candidates must complete a Department Task book prior to completing their 12-month probation and shall complete mandatory sign offs prior to working in the capacity of a Battalion Chief or Acting Battalion Chief.

• Employees using the new SFM Chief Fire Officer Certification Track will be required to complete the SFM Chief Fire Officer Track including the Task Book within 12 months of appointment coordinated through training unless candidate has previously obtained SFM Chief Officer Certificate.
• S-330 AH (Task Force/Strike Team Leader All Hazard) class certification/completion must be obtained within 12-months of Initiation of Task book.

• Possession of a valid State of California Class C License or able to obtain by appointment date
• Current EMT 1 Certificate (Paramedic License is highly desirable)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants must complete in full an official City of Folsom employment application. All applications must be completed in their entirety including attachments. The selection process will consist of a review of all the required minimum and special requirements for the position. Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Assessment Center test components consist of: Writing Assignment and Presentation Oral Interview Panel and Emergency Incident Simulations. Each individual section of the Assessment Center requires a minimum score of 70% to advance. Successful candidates will be invited to the Final Chiefs Interview process to determine overall ranking. After successful completion of the testing process internal candidates will be placed on a Certified Acting List after completing mandatory sign offs with the Training Division and are subject to continuous eligibility testing. External candidates once hired will complete mandatory training requirements prior to being placed on their shift assignment and are subject to continuous probationary testing with the training division.

Final Filing Date:Sunday January:59p.m. PST

NO POSTMARKS ACCEPTED.

RESUMESNOTACCEPTED IN LIEU OF CITY APPLICATION.

City of Folsom Human Resources

50 Natoma Street

Folsom CA 95630

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Written Assignment Notifications and invitation to continue in the process:Tuesday January 20 2026

Assessment Center tentatively scheduled for:TuesdayFebruary 10 & Wednesday February 11 2026