Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/23/2012 - Stretegic Planning

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G. Maintain up -to -date procedures and training for department response to hazardous material incidents. H. Develop and implement a Fire Department inspections program. 1. Provide community service /public relations activities. 1. Approve all public relations activities by members. 2. Approve all information released to news media and general public. 3. Represent the department at various outside organizations and functions. 4. Maintain good public relations both on and off emergency scenes. 5. Enforce security on all information that is not open for communications. J. Administer the Joint Powers Agreement 1. Supervise and direct Firefighters in a manner that promotes safety and efficiency. Delegating as necessary. 2. Develop /Maintain and work within a dept budget 3. Maintain vehicles and equipment to a level that assures equipment stays in a proper state of readiness. 4. Work with both communities within the Joint Powers Agreement including the distribution of costs throughout the year 5. Chair periodic Joint Fire Board Meetings to maintain a productive relationship between communities 6. Assure training is provided that maintains Firefighter skills along with meeting all required standards 7. Maintain internal procedures that guide dept response K. Manage the St. Francis Fire Department per agreement. 1. Stabilize dept both structurally and operationally 2. Provide interim leadership and management of all aspects of dept 3. Conduct analysis of dept functions and services compared to the needs of community 4. Review /analyze code compliance system, modify as necessary 5. Create a sustainable structure within the dept to work efficiently within the total city structure L. Perform other duties as assigned (within the ability and resources of the Fire Chief) at the verbal or written direction of the City Administrator.