Fire Department Organization

Fire Chief
The Fire Chief is the Executive Manager of the Fire Department and reports to the City Manager. He manages the department's $7 million budget, sets policy and oversees all department operations. (Job Description Not Available)

Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal is the head of the Fire Prevention Division and is responsible for maintaining a reasonable degree of life and property safety in Foster City by developing, adopting and enforcing ordinances, codes and standards for new and existing businesses and residences. Reporting to the Fire Chief the Fire Marshal develops and implements public education programs, supervises the Assistant Fire Marshal and acts as the Emergency Coordinator for the City of Foster City in accordance with the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. (View Fire Marshal Job Description)

Assistant Fire Marshal
The Assistant Fire Marshal ensures compliance with fire and life safety codes and standards and assists the residential and business communities when problems with these codes and standards arise. Reporting to the Fire Marshal the Assistant Fire Marshal meets with homeowner associations, community groups and the business community, inspects existing buildings, reviews new construction plans for compliance with adopted fire codes and fire standards and performs investigations at fire scenes. The Assistant Fire Marshal also manages the Fire Department's highly successful CERT program. (View Assistant Fire Marshal Job Description)

Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Fire Chief. Reporting to the Fire Chief the Executive Assistant develops office procedures, prepares purchase orders and monitors department expenditures, coordinates meetings, provides information to the public and department staff and supervises the Administrative Secretary. (View Executive Assistant Job Description)

Administrative Secretary
The Administrative Secretary provides clerical support to the Fire Department. Reporting to the Executive Assistant the Administrative Secretary answers and directs incoming calls, prepares correspondence, provides computer support for department members and maintains files. (View Administrative Secretary Job Description)

Battalion Chief (3 positions)
Battalion Chiefs work a 24-hour shift and are responsible for directing personnel in fire suppression operations, multi-unit rescue situations and training activities. Administratively, they assist in preparing the Department's Operations budget and provide information and recommendations about department operations. (View Battalion Chief Job Description)

Fire Captain (9 positions)
Fire Captains respond to and are responsible for the operation of their apparatus and company personnel on the scene of an incident. Reporting to Battalion Chiefs, Fire Captains plan and supervise the activities of firefighting personnel in preparing for and responding to fire, rescue and medical emergencies, ensure that firefighters follow department and city rules and procedures and direct their crews while in the station. (View Fire Captain Job Description)

Firefighter (21 filled positions / 3 vacant positions)
Firefighters are ready to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day. Reporting to the Fire Captains, Firefighters suppress fires, provide emergency medical rescue and services, work to prevent fires, operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and equipment and participate in fire training and drills. (View Firefighter Job Description)