Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (10/06/2026)

300 Railroad St. PO Box 259 Tiffin, IA 52340 P. 319-545-2572 F. 319-545-4147 www.tiffin-iowa.org FIRE CHIEF Fire Chief City of Tiffin Job Code: City of Tiffin Dept/Division: Fire Department Adopted: November 4, 2025 AFSCME Salary Grade: $80,000 - $90,000 Manager Level: Managerial ____ FLSA Status: Exempt; Full-time, permanent Reports to Position: City Administrator Physical Demand Rating: City Overtime Status: Non-exempt Work Environment: Pre-employment Testing: Drug and health screening after contingent offer Position Testing: Knowledge and skills test. Personal Protective Equipment: Standard Word, Excel; Job Fit Assessment General Statement of Duties: The Fire Chief serves as the executive leader of the Tiffin Fire Department and is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and administration of fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and community risk reduction. This position provides strategic direction, supervises department personnel, responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents, ensures statutory and regulatory compliance, and promotes public safety through education, prevention, and emergency response. The Fire Chief works closely with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency services in alignment with the City of Tiffin’s values and growth. Distinguishing Features of the Class: The Fire Chief is a senior-level management position responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the Tiffin Fire Department. This role is distinguished by its broad scope of authority, high level of responsibility, and direct accountability to the City Administrator and City Council. The Fire Chief generally exercises independent judgment in decision-making, policy development, and personnel management. The position requires a combination of technical expertise in fire, rescue and EMS operations, administrative proficiency, and strong leadership skills to guide a department that includes both volunteer and career personnel. The Fire Chief serves as the primary liaison between the department and other city departments, regional emergency agencies, and the public. Examples of Essential Work: Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents and serves as a primary responder; may serve as incident commander but is expected to perform any role, position, task, or activity in response to an emergency or incident dangerous to the public, including under NFPA 1010 (2024 ed.) Chapters 6 and 7 (Firefighter I and II) and Chapters 11-13 (Driver/Operator). Serves as a medical responder; recognizes symptoms and administers medical care within scope of practice for certification level. Prepares and completes required documentation including, but not limited to, patient care reports and incident reports, and submits required documentation and data to the State Fire Marshal and Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services; performs CQI of reports. Provide team leadership and direction for all fire department operations, including city and rural fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials response.