Battalion Chief

BEXAR-BULVERDE VFD
BATTALION CHIEF HIRING PROCESS

Bexar- Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of

Full-Time Battalion Chief.

We are seeking to hire up to 3 Battalion Chief’s.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, July 15th, 2022 @ 5:00pm.

Application link Below:

https://forms.gle/D5EetJNyLR86LT4Q7

When attempting to upload multiple certifications, it is best that you scan all certifications, save them as
one file, and upload the file in the correct section of the application.

If you need any assistance with the application, please contact Deputy Chief Beaudoin via email. Please
place your name in the "Subject Section" of the email and be sure to include a call-back number.

You can also contact him at 210-272-0353 ext. 201, if you need further assistance.

Dustin.Beaudoin@bbulvfd.org

About Bexar-Bulverde VFD

The Bexar-Bulverde VFD is located within Bexar County ESD #3, the northern most
unincorporated area of Bexar County. Our response area is approximately 47 square miles of northern
Bexar County with over 65,000 residents and $8.5 billion in property assets. We border Camp Bullis on
the west side, Comal County on the north side, and the City of San Antonio on the south and east sides.

The department was incorporated over fifty years ago on December 12, 1966, by a few residents
who recognized the need for fire services to protect their homes and families. Operations soon moved
to a small building on Borgfeld Road and that location still operates today, though greatly expanded, as
Station 103. In 2007, a second station, 104, opened on Bulverde Road near Johnson High School. Our
training facility and burn house are at this location. In 2019, Station 105, a third station and an
administration building, opened on Canyon Golf Road. Our fourth station, Station 106 located on E.
Evans Road, was completed in February of this year.

We operate as a combination fire department, comprised of full-time and volunteer firefighters.
As of today, we have 63 full-time employees including our support staff. We strive to buy the best gear,
equipment, and apparatus available. Our current fleet consists of 3 Engines (with a 4th on order), 2
Ladder Trucks, 3 EMS Squads, 4 Brush Trucks, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Mini Pumper, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1
Polaris with Firefighting Skid, and a handful of staff vehicles.

In 2020, we were awarded the prestigious ISO Fire Protection Class One (ISO 1) rating. That puts
us in the top half of one percent of fire departments nationwide.

ESD 3 Response Area

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Battalion Chief

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

General purpose:

Directs, manages, supervises, evaluates, organizes, and provides technical staff assistance to
the operations of the fire department, including commanding personnel in fire suppression,
emergency medical and rescue operations, and annual fire prevention inspections.

Minimum Experience & Eligibility Requirements:

• 7 Years of continuous full-time experience in Fire Protection.

• Minimum five (5) years of full-time supervisory duties in Fire Protection.

• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as an Advanced Structural Firefighter.

• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as either an Emergency Medical

• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Fire Officer 2.

• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Fire Instructor 2.

• Wildland S130/190.

• Fire Apparatus Operator.

• NIMS 300 & 400.

• Swiftwater Technician Basic or Higher.

• Texas Class B Driver’s License. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license without record of

• Must not have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.

• Must be able to proficiently read and write the English language.

• Must pass a medical exam which includes a vision exam, a hearing exam, and a drug test.

• Must pass the Department’s physical agility test.

Preferred Requirements:

• TCFP - Master Firefighter.

• TDSHS - Advanced EMT or Paramedic.

• Associate Degree or higher in related field.

• Hazmat Technician – TCFP or Pro-board.

• TCFP Fire Officer 3 or 4.

• TCFP Fire Instructor 3.

• TCFP Fire Inspector.

• TCFP Investigator.

• Attended Fire Chief Development Program.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting Salary is dependent on Qualifications and Experience.

• BC/EMT-B $79,000 – $88,915

• BC/EMT-A $80,500 – $90,603

• BC/EMT-P $84,000 – $94,543

• (Up to 10 Yrs. of TCFP Service credit applied towards salary step pay program) Step increase

• Work a 48/96 schedule.

• Incentive pay available for higher certifications.

• Health Insurance provided for employee under the Department’s health plan coverage.

• 50% dependent coverage by department, 50% employee expense, under the Department’s

• Dental Insurance covered by department for employee under the Department’s health plan

• Vision Insurance covered by department for employee under the Department’s health plan

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability provided to employee.

• $50,000 Life Insurance w/ triple indemnity provided to employee.

• Accrued Paid Time Off Sick Leave.

• 401k; Employer Match program 2 to 1 up to 7%.

HIRING PROCESS:

Request, complete and submit application with resume and copies of:

• Driver’s License.

• Social Security Card.

• DD214 (if applicable).

• Resume.

• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certifications.

• Texas Department of State Health Services Certification.

• NIMS certifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

• Candidates will be formally invited by phone and/or email to participate in a Physical Agility Test

• The Physical Agility Test will take place July 25th – 26th . Exact Date to be determined based on

• Physical Agility will be conducted at 23103 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259.

• Applicants who successfully complete the Physical Agility Test will by phone, mail and/or email

• After Chief’s Interview are completed, remaining candidates still under consideration will be

• Conditional employees will then be required to undergo a medical exam, to include vision,

Battalion Chief Job Description

1. Directs, manages, supervises, evaluates, organizes, and provides technical staff
assistance to the operations of the fire department, including commanding
personnel in fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue operations, and
annual fire prevention inspections.

A. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS

1. This position involves exercise of a high degree of discretion and independent
judgment and is responsible for assisting in budget preparation, monitoring and
report development; personnel management including providing direct supervision
on shift, review and correction of incident reports, conducting safety training,
preparation of performance evaluations, assist with formulating departmental
policies and new program development, implementing training standards and
performing other general administrative tasks.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

1. The Battalion Chief exercises administrative supervision over the Fire Captains and
indirectly over the Lieutenants and Firefighters.

2. Receives direct supervision from the Deputy Fire Chief and general direction from
the Fire Chief.

C. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assists the Deputy Fire Chief in the development and implementation of goals,
objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities of operations.

2. Reports to the Deputy Fire Chief on all important matters, including the status of
emergency situations occurring on assigned shift.

3. Assumes command or functions in a leadership role for fires or other significant
incidents.

4. Confers, coordinates, and works with other Battalion Chiefs and the Fire Captains on
shift, coordinates with other fire agencies.

5. Plans, administers, coordinates, executes, supervises, and delegates activities of fire
suppression and rescue, training, medical emergencies.

6. Makes technical decisions on methods of fire suppression and medical response
including directing, administering, coordinating, and supervising companies during
emergency operations.

7. Assesses the condition of fire department equipment and coordinates replacement
and maintenance.

8. Supervises and directs pre-fire plans and post-incident analyses, maintains discipline
and morale of subordinates, and participates in personnel decisions.

9. Supervises, directs, and evaluates training in fire prevention, accident prevention
and emergency medical care.

10. Undertakes and assists with special reports, projects, and records.

11. Assists in preparation of the department budget, budget implementation and
expense forecasting and monitoring.

12. Facilitates problem solving and develops strategies for cost efficiencies, performs
other Department related activities and program oversight as assigned by the
Deputy Chief.

13. The Battalion Chief is responsible for coordination and continuity between shifts,
while maintaining a positive work environment, demonstrating a knowledge of
sound people skills in carrying out the mission of the Department.

14. Must demonstrate knowledge of the community, possessing skills and abilities to
achieve a positive presence for the Department within it.

15. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

D. JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Modern fire suppression, prevention and training methods, technology, and
equipment.

2. Principles and practices of organization, planning, time management, supervision.

3. Modern public-sector management techniques and practices.

4. Fire investigation methods, procedures, and equipment.

5. County, state and national fire protection and life safety codes.

Ability to:

1. Effectively manage all line functions of the department including suppression.

2. Prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written reports.

3. Interpret and explain laws, county ordinances and department policies, codes, and
regulations.

4. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.

5. Effectively command personnel and coordinate emergency incidents.

6. Think and act quickly in emergencies.

7. Be physically capable of performing command and control responsibilities in
hazardous environments which may require physical agility and strength and be
prepared to use special equipment.

Reasoning – ability to assess emergency situations calmly and to act safely, quickly, and appropriately in
a variety of rescue/emergency encounters.

Interpersonal – ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, officials, and citizens in a variety of
situations. Work for extended periods of time in both emergency and routine assignments as part of an
assigned crew of diverse employees. Ability to cooperate as part of a team and to receive direction from
crew leaders during stressful as well as routine situations. Maintain calm, mature composure, emotional
self-control and rational cognitive/decision-making ability in dangerous situations or hazardous
environments that are personally offensive (cases of child abuse, sexual assault, extreme trauma, or
death, etc.) or which involve considerable stress, danger, personal risk, violence, and hostility.

Work environment – the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee
occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of
electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life when fighting fires. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMS activities
when noise levels may be loud. Employee will be required to work a flexible/rotating work schedule.

These duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related or a logical assignment to the position. The position description does not constitute an
employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer
as the needs of the Department and requirements of the job change.