$97,400 yearly
Akima
Barstow, CA
The Battalion Chief is a bargaining‑unit leadership position responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering fire and emergency services across Operations, Training, and Fire Prevention missions. Battalion Chiefs operate within a single classification and may be assigned to any functional area based on departmental needs. Regardless of assignment, all Battalion Chiefs share identical qualifications, professional competencies, and operational responsibilities consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and all requirements contained within the Army Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Performance Work Statement (PWS). Battalion Chiefs ensure personnel readiness, operational effectiveness, fire prevention compliance, and training proficiency across the department. They provide incident command, participate in emergency response activities, lead crew performance, support NFPA‑mandated training evolutions,...