Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.