As a Battalion Fire Chief, I participated in the administration and planning of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, and medical programs. Planned and assigned work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines. Served as the on-scene commander for emergencies. Performed supervisory duties for the Operations Section including 53 personnel, 6 fire stations, and 25 apparatus. Knowledgeable in health and safety management systems, principles, techniques, laws, codes, and standards applicable to OSHA and the fire service. I also posses the knowledge of safety and health hazards associated with emergency operations, building construction, fire science and behavior relative to predicting dangerous fire ground environments, personnel accountability systems, incident scene safety per organizational policies and national consensus standards.