Jeff Berkel
Assistant Chief - Fire Devision
Strategy, Leadership
321 Rice Street
PO Box 341
Elmore, Ohio 43416
Cell: 419-862-2854
Biography
Primarily responsible for assisting the Fire Chief in managing all aspects of the fire department, including daily operations, budget planning, policy development, personnel supervision, training oversight, fire prevention initiatives, emergency response coordination, and acting as the Chief’s representative in their absence, often overseeing specific divisions within the department like operations or administration depending on their assignment.
Key responsibilities include:
Direct Supervision: Managing and supervising a team of firefighters within a designated division, ensuring proper staffing and performance levels.
Operational Oversight: Coordinating emergency response activities at incidents, including managing incident command structure and assigning roles to personnel.
Policy Development: Helping to create and enforce department policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Budget Management: Assisting the Chief in preparing and monitoring the department budget.
Training and Development: Overseeing firefighter training programs, ensuring compliance with required certifications.
Fire Prevention: Implementing and managing fire prevention programs within the community.
Public Relations: Representing the department at public events and community meetings
Staffing and Recruitment: Participating in hiring and promotional processes within the department
Investigations: Conducting investigations into incidents and accidents within the department
Liaison with Other Agencies: Collaborating with other emergency services, local government officials, and community organizations
Harris Township Ohio
321 Rice St, Elmore OH, 43416
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm