Directs all aspects of the assigned Operational Division, including oversight of all fire suppression, fire prevention and community service activities. Responds as Command Chief on greater alarms and as part of the Overhead Team (see reference under Chief of Staff). Ensures implementation of District objectives, effective project management, and appropriate interaction and coordination with other agencies and the community. Reports to the Assistant Chief.

The Battalion Chief (BC) on shift monitors and coordinates the daily response operations and staffing of the career and volunteer suppression companies within the assigned Operational Division. The BC responds to alarms to assume command responsibilities when appropriate and fills a role in the incident command structure on greater alarms. The Suppression companies respond to fire, EMS, specialty rescue and public assist incidents. Specific career response personnel maintain training for and staff the hazardous materials, technical rescue and water rescue specialty teams. Volunteer firefighters augment and support the career companies at incidents and provide stand-by at career stations and public events.

The Community Liaison participates in activities promoting the Fire District to the communities within the assigned Operational Division.  They support and facilitates the response crews’ involvement with community activities. Interacts with local governments and civic groups to communicate District activities and to maintain awareness of issues with potential affect on District operations. Organizes community service programs and special events. Represents the District to local media agencies under the direction of and as back-up to the Public Information Officer (PIO). Works in conjunction with the Assistant/Deputy Fire Marshals, Director of Community Services and PIO to arrange various components of safety campaigns and prevention activities.