Fire Battalion Chief

Battalion Chief Performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, and management responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift.

 

Distinguishing Features of the Class-

An employee in this class supervises and participates in operations at the fire station on an assigned shift. The employee leads the shift in the protection of life and property and in providing emergency medical services, hazardous materials response/mitigation, technical rescue, and related activities.  Other duties include supervising and participating in maintenance of station apparatus, equipment, and facilities; preparation of fire reports; and various projects for the department requiring coordination of paid and volunteer staff.  The employee also participates in various management activities necessary to maintain the operational readiness of the staff and equipment.  Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident response.  The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, working at heights, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters.  Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.  Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

Compensation Pay Range- Minimum: $84,776.00 to Mid-point: $105,970.00

Benefits: Benefits Include Town Paid Health Insurance For Employees, Retirement Benefits Through The Local Government Employees Retirement System, Up To 6% Match For 401(k) Contributions, Paid Leave (sick, Holiday, Annual Vacation Leave), Paid Training, And More.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Supervises and participates in response to alarms and directs incidence response operations as required; provides incident management; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle/machinery rescue, confined
• space rescue, trench structural collapse rescue, high/low angle rope rescue and surface water rescue.
• Supervises fire personnel assigned to station on the shift insuring effective utilization of staff, and maintenance of equipment, water supply, and facilities; inspects personnel, station, and equipment for proper appearance and condition.
• Prepares reports on incidents and response; prepares and maintains records of pre-incident plans; may participate in fire prevention inspections and related record-keeping.
• Oversees the maintenance of apparatus and equipment in good operating condition; assigns, and supervises routine maintenance tasks related to equipment, stations, and grounds.
• Performs a variety of management and special projects work including grant development and management, overseeing vehicle maintenance, purchasing a variety of supplies and equipment, research and preparation of SOGs, hose and hydrant testing, SCBA maintenance, ladder testing, and communications equipment purchasing, installation and maintenance.
• Provides educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation.

 

Additional Job Duties

• Performs other duties as required.

 Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

 

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence response, and of the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the Town and related facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance development.
• Knowledge of Town personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and execute special projects and various management tasks.
• Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and equipment operations for public safety personnel.
• Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• Ability provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

 

Physical RequirementsWeaverville Fire Department Physical Agility Test

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

 

Desirable Education and Experience

 

• Completion of advanced courses and seminars in fire service supervision; and considerable supervisory experience in the fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Preferred 60 college credit hours (AAS degree or equivalent towards bachelor’s degree)

 

Special Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years career fire company officer experience.
• IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter II
• IFSAC/Proboard Fire Officer III or ability to obtain within 1 year class availability dependent.
• IFSAC/Proboard Fire Instructor II
• National Registered/ NC State Emergency Medical Technician within 1 year
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300 & 400 or ability to obtain within 1 year class availability dependent.
• Possession of a valid NC Class B driver’s license or other state equivalent.
• Other certifications as required by the Town.

Application Process:

Position open until filled. 1st review of applications deadline June 25, 2026

The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religious beliefs, non-disqualifying disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, fill out and submit the online application together with a cover letter and resume through the Town’s website at https://weavervillenc.org/town-council-government/employment-opportunities/.

Questions, please contact Deputy Fire Chief Michael Hunter, mhunter@weavervillenc.org or (828)484-7032.

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