Role Description

Probationary Firefighter

The probationary firefighter is an individual who is classified as entry-level within the hierarchy. They are often still undergoing training and evaluation to determine if there is an organizational fit.

Firefighter 

Trained to control and put out fires, firefighters work quickly as a team to prevent the spread of flames. 

Engineer 

Also known as a fire equipment operator, this technical position involves driving the apparatus, maintaining, and operating the fire pump and aerial ladder. 

Lieutenant 

Responsible for directly supervising firefighters on assigned shifts, lieutenants may respond to fire alarms, rescue operations, or emergency medical assistance calls. 

Captain 

Captains supervise firefighters and lieutenants, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to help them develop their skills and knowledge. Captains also ensure the readiness of their fire station by ensuring all equipment is prepared for use on the next call.

Battalion chief 

A senior-level commanding officer who supervises firefighters at a station, battalion chiefs are responsible for ensuring daily operations run smoothly. This includes running quota checks and being available to help those in their battalion.

Divisional Chief

 A divisional fire chief is a management-level position that manages a division of a fire department, such as training, EMS, operations, or prevention. They provide administrative support to the fire chief and may have a variety of responsibilities

Assistant Fire Chief

 An executive assistant fire chief works under the direction of the fire chief to help plan, direct, and review the fire department's activities and operations.

Fire chief 

 The highest-ranking position in the fire department division, the fire chief oversees all operations and roles within the division, and works with city officials to create a safer community. Furthermore, the fire chief approves and administers LR and MR punishments, rules, and more.

Deputy Fire Commissioner

Responsible for assisting the fire commissioner in the daily management and administration of all aspects of the Fire Department's operations and activities, acting for the commissioner in their absence. Additionally, D-FCMs oversee all subdivisions.

Fire Commissioner

As opposed to the fire chief, the fire commissioner oversees the entire department, with their focus primarily being on making the overall experience of the department better within and outside of the grounds of this server. The fire commissioner also administers major HR decisions with insight from the Deputy FCM as well as the Fire Chief. 

SPECIAL ROLES

Specialized Incident Unit

The SIU subdivision works alongside FD on calls that the average firefighter isn't trained to do. These include Search and Rescue (SAR), Hazardous Material Incidents (HazMat), Natural Disasters, and more. They are responsible for these scenarios. 

Media Team

 The media team takes pictures of GVFD to promote the department both within and outside of the server.

Fire Investigator

Fire investigators work to determine the cause and origin of a fire after it has been extinguished.