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Fire Department

5415 109th Ave P.O. Box 279

269-236-5988

Fire Chief - Ted Chamberlain

Emergency call 911
Burn Permits   269-686-5222

Lee Township Public Protection ISO Classification


BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overseeing administration and all functions related to fire provided by the Township through on - call force. Responsible for the supervision, evaluation, discipline, and recommending hiring and discharge of all subordinate members of the fire department. Represents Fire Department in meeting and conferring with various local and State committees and community groups.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, develops and oversees administrative direction of the Fire Department to ensure safe and efficient operation in carrying out services as determined by the Township Board; establishes standards for performance and safety; ensures that adequate number of qualified personnel are available, trained and properly supervised to fulfill overall responsibilities of the department.
2. Oversees and administers Fire Department activities and functions including recruiting on-call fire fighters to ensure the availability of appropriate fire fighters on the staff; ensures fire fighting force has been provided with appropriate equipment, training, supervision and support to serve Township at the highest possible level.
3. Prepares and administers Fire Department’s annual budget; monitors budget to ensure adherence to budgetary control; oversees personnel administration function within the department including reviewing time sheets/run sheets, and preparation of quarterly payroll for the on - call staff.