Responsible as a second line manager for ensuring emergency response preparedness in all aspects of operations including but not limited to: Fire, Rescue and life safety, Environment response and First aid response
Support the Senior Fire Officer in the management and development of fire crews, equipment and resources within the department
Perform the duties of an Incident Commander for an operational incident where required
Responsible for short term manpower and equipment planning and resourcing
Deliver customer operational interface for exercising and customer requests
Create a culture within the shift team that encourages a proactive partnership approach to problem solving
Ensure compliance with PDO Safety Health & Environmental Programme including but not restricted to: Carry out planned General Inspections on Asset areas, Housekeeping / safety audits.
Liaise at an operational level with customers and external emergency services
Equipment is delivered for operational maintenance and appropriate documentation is completed
The Watch Commander is a flexible role covering all aspects of shift routines and operational requirements including both hands on as well as shift management
To deal with any incidents on site to prevent loss or damage to plant, life, local community and the environment
Effectively manage shift and station operations including:
Conduct parade at start and end of shift
Complete daily paperwork as required
Attend meetings as per operational needs
Arrange shift training as per the training plan
Self motivated to complete daily workload schedules on time in full
Understand and fully comply with Fire & Rescue service policies and procedures
Conduct servicing and maintenance of fire and rescue equipment as per daily work schedules and standard tests
Maintain a level of fitness as per Fire & Rescue service standards
Perform all the required skills and core competencies as defined for the role
Attend both internal and external training as per Fire & Rescue service requirements
Proactively contribute and manage towards maintaining a safe and healthy workplace including the reduction and identification of , Accidents, Near misses, Environmental releases, Health and safety cause for concern issues
Proactively take part in problem solving along with continuous improvement of the department
Initiative and strong self-motivation
