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• To provide efficient, effective, and reliable service to the citizens and agencies of Otero County with 24-hour per day, 7-day a week service when needed
• To insure County compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations that pertain to Emergency Management, Fire, EMS and HAZMAT;
• Responsible for planning for emergency situations and disasters, coordinating emergency response efforts to save lives, reduce injuries, and preserve property
• Act as Fire Marshall, assisting with the operation and administration of the Otero County Volunteer Fire Districts as necessary.
• Serves as the Technical Advisor to the County Commission and County Manager in all matters pertaining to Fire Protection, Suppression and Prevention.
• Serves as a Technical Advisor in the area of fire, rescue and emergency medical services, assisting with the planning, development and organization of county emergency operations plans.
• Assists in the development of county wide mutual aid agreements between county fire districts and outside agencies.
• Provides assistance to District Fire Chiefs evaluating the needs for additional training, equipment and/or improvements to facilitate efficient and safe fire department operations.
• Assists County Fire Districts with their commercial buildings fire inspection programs and public fire prevention programs.
• Serves as the County Fire and Emergency Services representative on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated.
• Assists County District Fire Chiefs in improving their ISO rating schedule and serves as the liaison with the State Fire Marshal's Office and Insurance Services Office Assist in the development and implementation of hazardous materials program, research, analyze and coordinate an action plan to dispose of hazardous materials.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of emergency services; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.

Normal hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday

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2009 Course Schedule

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