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

City of Tiffin, Iowa Fire Chief Page 2 Develop and implement department policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supervise and support volunteer and career personnel, including recruitment, retention, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation, and build a cohesive team of volunteers and career personnel. Oversee maintenance and readiness of all fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and EMS equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Conduct fire investigations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements and coordination with the State Fire Marshal. Prepare and manage the department’s annual operating budget and long-term capital improvement plan. Collaborate with City staff on billing, grant applications, and fundraising efforts, as well as the Tiffin Emergency Responders’ Association, Inc. Lead community risk reduction efforts, including public education, fire prevention, and life safety programs, as well as deliver fire prevention activities to the public. Attends and participates in department training, as well as classes and conferences on firefighting, rescue, EMS, and leadership; periodically instructs department training. Provides advice, proposals, and recommendations to the City Administrator, City Council, and Board of Supervisors or other lawmakers, as applicable, regarding ordinances, codes, and strategic planning. Represent the department at city council meetings, state and local community events, and regional emergency management forums and events. Serves on and/or regularly participates in state and local organizations, groups, committees, or task forces, including the Johnson County Mutual Aid Association, Johnson County EMS Association, Iowa Fire Chiefs Association, Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs, and Iowa Firefighters Association. Maintain effective working relationships with mutual aid partners, emergency response agencies, and other city departments; coordinates mutual aid agreements, training, and drills. Assist with code enforcement activities, including nuisance abatement and rental inspections, and enforce local codes and ordinances. Ensure accurate documentation of incidents, patient care, and departmental activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the City Administrator or City Council. Required Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of modern fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services, as well as NFPA 1720, in city and rural areas. Knowledge of incident command systems and emergency response protocols. Knowledge of fire investigation techniques and methods; applicable state and federal laws and investigation and reporting requirements. Knowledge of fire code enforcement, site plan review, and community risk reduction strategies.