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Current Revision Date: 12/18/2023 Section 109.004
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Fresno City Fire Department
100 Administrative Manual
SECTION 109.004 FIRE DEPUTY CHIEFS
FIRE DEPUTY CHIEFS
Section 1
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, there will be a deputy chief in command of the
Operations Division, a deputy chief in command of the Prevention and Support
Services Division, and a deputy chief in command of the Training Division.
Section 2
Will be assigned, detailed, or transferred to such positions and perform such duties,
as may be approved by the Fire Chief, subject to and in such manner as provided by
the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Fresno.
Section 3
Shall rank in authority in accordance with their classification; and, in the absence of a
superior officer, shall be required to perform the duties and exercise the authority
incidental to the office.
Section 4
Shall see all federal, state, and local laws; local ordinances, Standard Operating
Procedures; Administrative Manual policies and practices; orders; or directions for the
government of the Department are promptly and implicitly enforced and all violations
that are brought to their knowledge are promptly investigated and reported.
Section 5
Shall direct and coordinate the application of established policy, Standard Operating
Procedures, Administrative Manual policies and practices; and is to confer with their
fellow chief officers, coordinating their duties for the purpose of uniform government
of the various divisions and fire stations throughout the Department.
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Section 6
Shall not unnecessarily jeopardize the lives and health of members under his/her
command.
FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE OPERATONS DIVISION
Section 1
Under the direction of the Fire chief, shall be the deputy chief in command in the
Operations Division.
Section 2
Is required to assume responsible control of the Department in the absence of the Fire
Chief and perform the duties and exercise the authority pertaining to the position.
Section 3
Will be just, dignified, and firm in all dealings with subordinates and will ensure that
good order and proper discipline are maintained among the members of the
Department.
Section 4
Shall hold the officers and members under his/her command strictly responsible and
accountable for the prompt and complete discharge of their duties and for the
condition of all personnel, fire stations, apparatus, and equipment. Shall be
responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all Department personnel, fire
stations, equipment, and apparatus.
Section 5
Shall perform such duties as directed.
Section 6
Shall not unnecessarily jeopardize the lives and health of members under his/her
command.
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Section 7
Shall have the power to summarily suspend from duty, for cause, any officer or
member under his/her command, and report in writing such action to the Fire Chief
immediately.
FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PREVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
Section 1
Shall under the direction of the Fire Chief serve as the City’s Fire Marshal and shall
administer the Prevention and Support Services Division.
Section 2
Is required to assume responsible control of the Department in the absence of the Fire
Chief and perform the duties and exercise the authority pertaining to the position.
Section 3
Will be just, dignified, and firm in all dealings with subordinates and will ensure that
good order and perform discipline are maintained among the members of the
Department.
Section 4
Shall hold the officers, supervisors, and members under his/her command strictly
responsible and accountable for the prompt and complete discharge of their duties
and for the efficient operation of their division or section.
Section 5
Shall perform such duties as directed.
Section 6
Shall not unnecessarily jeopardize the lives and health of members under his/her
command.
Effective Date: October 2007 Billy P. Alcorn, Fire Chief
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Section 7
Shall have the power to summarily suspend from duty, for cause, any officer or
member under his/her command, and report in writing such action to the Fire Chief
immediately.
Section 8
Shall be responsible for the enforcement of all state laws and City codes and
ordinances pertaining to the Department and the Prevention and Support Services
Division.
FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE TRAINING DIVISION
Section 1
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, shall be the deputy chief in command of the
Training Division.
Section 2
Is required to assume responsible control of the Department in the absence of the Fire
Chief and perform the duties and exercise the authority pertaining to the position.
Section 3
Will be just, dignified, and firm in all dealings with subordinates and will ensure that
good order and perform discipline are maintained among the members of the
Department.
Section 4
Shall hold the officers, supervisors, and members under his/her command strictly
responsible and accountable for the prompt and complete discharge of their duties
and for the efficient operation of their division or section. Shall be responsible for the
training of all sworn personnel, and the inspection and maintenance of all Department
apparatus and equipment.
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Section 5
Shall perform such duties as directed.
Section 6
Shall not unnecessarily jeopardize the lives and health of members under his/her
command.
Section 7
Shall have the power to summarily suspend from duty, for cause, any officer or
member under his/her command, and report in writing such action to the Fire Chief
immediately.