staff report memo · K-8
Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Full-time Fire Chief Job Description and Proceed with Advertising for the Position and Council Action as Needed
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters.City of Tiffin, Iowa Fire Chief
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IFSAC or Pro Board Certifications: Firefighter II, Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector
I, and Fire Investigator.
Must possess NIMS certifications (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800).
Preferred education/certifications:
ILEA Certified.
Masters Degree or equivalent Chief Fire Officer preferred.
Required Special Qualifications
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.
Must be insurable under the City of Tiffin’s vehicle and umbrella liability insurance policies.
Must obtain and maintain a State of Iowa Class ‘B’ Commercial Driver’s License with air-brake
endorsement.
Iowa EMS Service Director (within 6 months of hire). Must maintain all required fire and EMS
certifications throughout employment.
Availability for emergency callouts, including nights and weekends, evening meetings, and weekend events
is required.
Residency within a reasonable response time to the Tiffin Fire Department’s response area will be required.
Essential Physical Abilities
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods, including lifting, carrying, and operating
heavy firefighting and EMS equipment.
Must be able to wear and operate a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other protective gear
weighing over 50 pounds.
Capable of working in extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, smoke, and wet or
hazardous environments.
Ability to climb ladders, crawl in confined spaces, and perform rescue operations under physically
demanding and stressful conditions.
Must maintain physical fitness and stamina necessary to respond to emergency incidents and lead by
example.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods during emergency response and training
activities.
Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform inspections, operate equipment, and
communicate effectively in emergency situations.
Sources
- revize: Attachment (ZKiwEETrK18IcYPIlGo8kdK2Jk0E8v.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
- sharepoint (K-8 - Fire Chief Job Description.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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