Fire Officer for Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief or designate, the WUI Officer assists in organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating activities associated with the provincial WUI program and ensuring effective and efficient WUI firefighting techniques and procedures. The WUI Officer is responsible for the efficient wildfire and WUI training of subordinate officers and firefighters across the province as well as operational response, all in consultation with the Deputy Fire Chief.

POSITION REPORTS TO :

Deputy Fire Chief

EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT DIRECTLY TO POSITION :

Wildland Urban Interface Firefighters

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ADMINISTRATION

• Collect relevant incident information and complete all applicable incident documentation as required for database entry.
• Work collaboratively with municipal partners and provincial agencies to advance the interests of effective fire services for the region and province.
• Organize, direct and carry out training of personnel within the HLFD and other fire departments throughout the province in the Wildland Urban Interface discipline.
• Consult with supervisors regarding approval of fire service policy / direction / priorities and interpretation of Town of High Level policies / procedures.
• Complete and maintain daily time records for Wildland Urban Interface Firefighters.
• Assist with coordination of and implementation of Wildfire mitigation including vegetation management and hazard reduction burning.

SUPERVISION

OPERATION

AUTHORITIES OF THIS POSITION :

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS REQUIRED :

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors to successfully meet the requirements of the position.

Note : The above is not an intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT :

HEALTH & SAFETY :

Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Town Policies and Procedures and WHMIS Guidelines. For specific responsibilities of this position, refer to the Town’s Health and Safety Policy and Program.

All personnel working in the Town of High Level are governed by the Health & Safety Policy.