COMCOR 01A.104.11 Chief, Division of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services
Chapter 1A. Structure of County Government - Regulations
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.11.01 (2026)
01A.104.11.01 Description of Position.LinkCopy Citation
This is senior management level work directing the daily operations of the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Division and performing administrative duties relating to volunteers in the fire and rescue service. This position reports to the Fire Administrator and serves in the Integrated Emergency Command structure at a level equivalent to the authority of the fire and rescue chief of a local fire and rescue department. The employee in this non-merit position is appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The employee in this class is responsible for promoting the integration of the activities of volunteer and career firefighters and rescuers, and promoting volunteer recruitment and retention. In addition, employee is responsible for assisting local fire and rescue departments in training, risk management, apparatus use and maintenance, budget preparation and fon-nulating departmental policy and recommendations to the Commission and monitoring legislative and regulatory actions involving volunteer activities and informing affected groups.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.11.02 (2026)
01A.104.11.02 Examples of Duties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Develops objectives, plans, and methods to promote the integration of activities of volunteer and career firefighter rescuers and maintain or improve the level of volunteer operational services.
(b)
Develops and implements plans to promote the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighter rescuers.
(c)
Provides assistance to local fire and rescue departments in the areas of training, risk management, apparatus use and maintenance, and budget preparation.
(d)
Establishes work methods for the division, assists the Fire Administrator and local fire and rescue departments in formulating and reviewing departmental policies and provides recommendations to the Fire Administrator and the Commission on volunteer issues.
(e)
Monitors legislative and regulatory actions that affect volunteer fire and rescue activities and keeps volunteers apprised of new developments.
(f)
Oversees resolution of division employee and citizen complaints involving volunteer personnel.
(g)
Carries out and assures compliance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
(h)
Evaluates performance of division staff and operations on a regular basis to determine where improvements may be made in services provided and counsels division employees on ways to improve performance.
(i)
Provides information and assistance to the Fire Administrator, other County agencies, the public, independent volunteer corporations and officials of other jurisdictions.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.11.03 (2026)
01A.104.11.03 Recommended Qualifications.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Experience: Extensive experience in fire and rescue services, five (5) years of which were in a management level capacity.
(b)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
(c)
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
(d)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(1)
Knowledge of fire laws, codes, rules and regulations.
(2)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of modem fire and rescue services including equipment and instructional techniques.
(3)
Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and retention methods.
(4)
Skill in negotiating agreements which accommodate conflicting interests and viewpoints.
(5)
Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to develop justifications of actions planned.
(6)
Ability to develop and maintain technical reports and records.
(e)
License: Current possession of, or eligibility for, Montgomery County Integrated Emergency Command Structure (IECS) certification as a Chief Officer required at the time of appointment.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.11.04 (2026)
01A.104.11.04 Grade.LinkCopy Citation
M1.