Fire Administration

The Administrative Division is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the entire Fire Department. This division consists of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, a Senior Administrative Assistant and an Administrative Assistant for Residential Rental Inspections. Duties of this division include:

Ensure that the Department meets and maintains all state-mandated criteria for advanced life support services (licensing, training, report writing, etc.) (http://www.doh.state.fl.us)
Ensure that the Department conforms to all State Fire Marshal Rules & Regulations.
Grant Acquisitions
Fire Prevention
Residential Rental Inspection Program
Public Education
Training
Disaster Preparedness
Network Administration
Processing of new employees (background checks, driver license checks, verification of training, etc.)
Budget planning and implementation
Payroll
Computer training
Public Relations
Point of contact for firefighters on City-related issues
Legislative issues relating to Fire Service and EMS
Electronic submission of state and federal mandated reports
Software programs and updates