Fire Chief
Coty Norton, EMT/FF
Duties and Responsibilities of the Fire Chief
Commands the Fire Department. Does related work as required
Commands the Fire Department in the protection of life and property
The chief works largely independently in supervising all operations and in seeing that desired work results are achieved.
Plans departmental operations with respect to equipment, apparatus and personnel and supervises the placing of such plans into effect
Directs a comprehensive training program
Issues orders for improvement of work methods and enforces rules and regulations
Prepares budget estimates of anticipated expenditures and needs
Responds to fire alarms and personally supervises fire fighting operations when possible
Keeps informed as to personnel, property and operation of the department
Analyzes and takes action on information to improve operations
Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties as the service requires
The chief must combine a broad knowledge of operational fire fighting techniques, responding to other types of 911 calls as well as being an effective administrator. This requires a sound knowledge of the laws, rules and regulation relating to fire control as well and how they might apply in his or her fire district. Above all, the chief must lead and command personnel effectively, maintain discipline in emergency situations and earn the respect of departmental members.
Assistant Fire Chief
Shane Poole, MR/CFF
Duties and Responsibilities of the Asst. Fire Chief
Assist the Chief in planning and directing the activities of the Fire Department
Responds to alarms and directs fire fighting operations at fire scenes
Provides general supervision and guidance to officers and fire fighters in maintenance tasks in relation to station, equiupment and grounds.
Inspects the personnel, station and grounds for proper condition and appearance
The work requires a thorough knowledge of approved fire fighting methods and practices
the work is carried out with a wide latitude for exercising independent judgement in commanding forces and equipment at the scene of fires and to ensure the protection of life and property
The asst. chief exercises general supervision of fire personnel
Reccomends changes in responses and running codes
Substitutes for the Fire Chief in his/her absence
The asst. chief must have a comprehensive knowledge of modern fire fighting equiopment and methods and know how to apply them across the fire district. The asst. chief has a responsibility for the smooth administrative functioning of the department. But, most importantly, the asst. chief must be able to lead the department in the absence of the chief and to do so in any situation.
VFD Captains
Levi Roullard, 1st Captain, FF/Vehicle Maintenance
Jeremy Trantham, 2nd Captain, EMT, CFF, Safety
Duties and Responsibilities of Captains
The Fire Captain is in command of a fire scene until a higher ranking officer arrives and takes command
Is responsible for the proper placement of equipment and assignment of fire fighters on the scene
Lead in the performance of physical tasks involved in fire fighting and have a high degree of responsibility for the protection of life and property
They are responsible for the maintenance of fire equipment and the station
They lead fire personnel in actual fire fighting
They supervise the cleaning of fire engines, checking and replacing toolsand equipment following a fire
They check the condition of fire fighting apparatus and appliances for proper working order
Does related work as required
Instruct personnel in fire training
Participate in individual and group taining courses
Test pumps to ensure that they will deliver their rated capacities and periodically test and date hoses
Captains are the first line of functional fire fighting controlling both equipment and personnel in appropriate manners. They will be physically involved in fire fighting, responsible for recognizing hazards and directing other fire fighters to address those hazards in a safe manner.
VFD Lieutenants
Duties and Responsibilities of Lieutenants
Joy Poole, 1st Lieutenant, EMT, FF, Secretary
Laurie Bartling, 2nd Lieutenant, AEMT, MO, TO, CFF
Respond to fire and emergency call when alerted or called
Work directly with fire fighters and see that commands from other officers are carried out
Should always e with or on hose lines with fire fighters
Act as scene commander in the absence of a superior officer
Have a thorough knowledge of the station and fire fighting equipment
Check and make reports on the condition of all equipment under his/her charge
Aid superior officers in all tasks of fire fighting and station maintenance
Perform administrative duties as may be required
Take part in training and demonstrations
Drive, ride and operate motor driven fire fighting or rescue vehicles to fires and emergencies
Lieutenants are hands on fire fighters working along side other fire fighters, directing their actions and relaying orders from the scene commander. They are a critical link in the communication chain ensuring that commands are carried out effectively and safely.
Medical Officer
Laurie Bartling, 2nd Lieutenant, AEMT, MO, TO, CFF
The medical officer, by recent tradition, is a trained and certified EMT. The medical officer's duties include ensuring that EMT's have the proper equipment to provide the standard of care. He/she must respond to calls, assist other EMT's on a call or assume command of a medical scene. The medical officer is responsible for filing reports, ordering supplies, and seeing that emergency medical support is available to fire fighters in distress. In addition, he/she must review the types of medical situations that occur in Spring Creek and set training goals based on that data.
Training Officer
Laurie Bartling, 2nd Lieutenant, AEMT, MO, TO, CFF
The training officer is responsible for executing a training program that supports the Chief's plans for the department. He/she locates trainers and sets the schedule for what training is conducted by week. This officer monitors all training, on-site and off-site, for all members of the department. He/she must review all incident reports to see what types of training may be needed. The training officer must maintain all training records, individual and departmental, to ensure that members meet the required 36 hours per year.
Secretary
Joy Poole, 1st Lieutenant, EMT, FF, Secretary
The department's secretary keeps notes and minutes of departmental meeting and is responsible various records and fire reports. The secretary corresponds with the S.B.I. in filing special fire reports required by law.
VFD Board Representative/Liaison
The VFD Board Representative serves as a conduit between fire department members and the Board of Directors providing two-way communication to keep each group informed about the intentions, actions and concerns of the other. The VFD Representative votes on Board matters to reflect the majority opinion of the VFD members.
Vehicle Maintenance Officer
Levi Roullard, 1st Captain, FF/Vehicle Maintenance
The Vehicle Maintenance Officer is responsible for keeping all vehicles in-service and supervises the inspection, maintenance and repair activities carried out by other members of the VFD. This officer is responsible for the routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles and maintaining all required records and filing all required reports. The maintenance officer must place any apparatus out-of-service if it is determined that the vehicle cannot be operated in a safe or efficient manner.
Chaplin
Art Dmytriyev, FF
The role of the Chaplain is to be the “great balancer.” The Chaplaincy program is established to provide support to the Fire Fighter and 1st Responders in very specific way. The main object of this support is to provide spiritual and emotional guidance for personnel and their families. The presence of the Chaplain, especially at the scene, is to create a sense of calm – to balance the stress level. His role is to be aware of what is going on and to look for signs of physical and emotional stress of personnel and victims and to provide appropriate assistance and advice, comfort, counsel and referrals to all present.