Chief Officers | West Des Moines, IA

Fire and EMS Chief - Craig Leu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The chief's duties are to provide leadership, management and oversight to all fire and EMS department functions, including fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention and community emergency response procedures. Directs the selection, orientation, training, performance management, wage administration and discipline of employees of the fire department in accordance with City policy. Assures fair and consistent treatment of all fire department employees. Oversees the financial aspects of the fire department operations, including accounting for fire department revenue and expenditures, preparing for the annual fire department budget and applying for appropriate grants and other outside funding opportunities. Oversees the capital expenditures for equipment as needed. Directs the development and implementation of strategic and long-range plans for the unit consistent with the City’s long range plans. Assures that all work performed in the fire department meets the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality and efficiency.

EDUCATION

Chaparral High School, Harper, Kansas, 1985
Associates Degree, Butler Community College, 2000
Bachelor of General Studies, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy, 2009
Fire Officer (FO) Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), 2010
Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership, Grand Canyon University, 2011

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