The purpose of the position of Fire Chief is to provide and
maintain a well-trained, equipped department, enabling the Department
to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Kittery against
fire and other emergency situations. This position reports to the
Town Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, responding to
emergency calls; supervising all firefighters; planning and coordinating
administrative and technical functions of fire prevention service
(including motor vehicles and small watercraft); maintaining incident
reports, workers' compensation records, maintenance logs and records,
and insurance reports; providing for the upkeep of firefighting and
rescue equipment; and performing additional tasks as assigned.
The purpose of the position of Assistant Chief is to provide
and maintain a well-trained, equipped department, enabling the Department
to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Kittery against
fire and other emergency situations in the absence of the Chief. This
position reports to the Fire Chief. Duties include, but are not limited
to, responding to emergency calls; assist the Chief in supervising
all firefighters; maintaining incident reports, workers' compensation
records, maintenance logs and records, and insurance reports; and
performing additional tasks as assigned by the Chief.
The purpose of the position of Deputy Chief is to assist in
providing and maintaining a well-trained, equipped department, enabling
the Department to protect the lives and property of the citizens of
Kittery against fire and other emergency situations in the absence
of the Chief. This position reports to the Fire Chief. Duties include,
but are not limited to, assisting the Chief in directing and supervising
all Department operations; responding to emergency calls; supervising
all firefighters; maintaining incident reports, workers' compensation
records, maintenance logs and records, and insurance reports; providing
for the upkeep of firefighting and rescue equipment; and performing
additional tasks as assigned by the Chief.
The purpose of the position of Captain is to provide on-site
leadership to Fire Department personnel; to control emergency situations;
and to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Kittery against
fire and other emergency situations. This position reports to the
Deputy Chief. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the
Deputy Chief; responding to emergency calls; supervising firefighters;
maintaining various reports; providing for the maintenance of equipment;
and performing additional tasks as assigned.
The purpose of the position of Lieutenant is to provide leadership
and overview to fire personnel during an emergency call; to control
emergency situations; establish standards for the Fire Department;
and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Captain. This position
reports to the Captain.
[Added 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-06]
The purpose of the Kittery Firefighter is to provide cost-effective
services for the preservation and protection of life, property, and
environment from adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies, natural
disasters, and other hazardous conditions for those who live, work
and travel in and through the Town of Kittery, and perform additional
tasks as assigned by the Fire Department Officers.
