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The City of Munford Fire Department works with the "team" concept. "All for one and one for all."  Each staff member puts forth their best work ethic so that every one of our citizens benefits from that work everyday.  The following photos are members of the team that were available for pictures at the last Christmas Dinner. Included are the job descriptions of each position held.

2001 FireFighter of the Year

Firefighter
Timothy Morris

Each year the Command Staff selects one of the line firefighters who has given of his or her time over and over again to improve the department through their hard work and dependability. This person is selected as a departmental role model for the others to strive for.  This person is selected only from the firefighter or firefighter first class levels.The Firefighter of the Year receives a plaque in his or her honor, their name placed on the annual plaque, which is proudly displayed at Headquarters,and a special Honor Ribbon for their uniform for continual display throughout their career with City of Munford Fire Department.

Rookie of the Year

Firefighter
Debbie Barkelew

Each year the Command Staff selects one of the probationary firefighters who has made himself or herself stand out among the rest in their work learning the trade of firefighter.  This person is selected from the group of recruit firefighters that have joined the department in the last year. The selection is chosen of the individual who has attended and passed successfully all of the training opportunities and certifications that have been available to them in the year.  The Rookie of the Year receives a Certificate of Accomplishment in their honor at the end of the year Christmas Dinner.

Chief

J.R. Bonson

The Fire Chief, under the direction of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Munford, Tennessee, shall be responsible for all operations of the City of Munford Fire Department.  He/She shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Aldermen of the City of Munford,Tennessee. The Chief shall oversee the operations of the department. He/She shall have exclusive command at all incidents or waive the command to any individual he/she feels is able to handle the situation. The Chief shall serve as the representative of the Mayor and Aldermen at all times and shall strive to be a pillar of the community. The Chief shall have the same powers as the State Fire Marshall.

The Captain assists the Chief in the activities of the department. He/She shall be in charge in the absence of the Chief and Assistant Chief. It is required for the Captain to possess and maintain Firefighter and Driver/Engineer skills and training. He/She must also be able to function as an Incident Commander on small or large scale operations. He/She must maintain current knowledge and skills of related areas such as:territory, equipment, apparatus, and maintenance. It is required that the Captain shall hold certification as State of Tennessee Firefighter I, II, and III, EMS First Responder, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, and Extrication I and II. The promotion of Captain shall be recommended by the Command Staff and have the written approval of the Chief. The documentation shall kept as permanent record in the member´s personnel record. The Captain answers directly to the Chief and the Assistant Chief and may be assigned projects or activities to help the department achieve the objectives set forth by the Chief and Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

The Lieutenant assists the Chief and Command Staff members of the department in the day to day activities of the department. He/She also shall exercise some supervision over departmental personnel while on scene or during training sessions. It is required for the Lieutenant to possess and maintain Firefighter and Driver/Engineer skills and training.  He/She must also be able to function as an Incident Commander on small or large scale operations. It is required that the Lieutenant shall hold certification as State of Tennessee Firefighter I and II, EMS First Responder, and Hazardous Materials Operations Level. The promotion of Lieutenant shall be recommended by the Command Staff and have the written approval of the Chief. The documentation shall be kept as permanent record in the member´s personnel record.

A firefighter promoted to this classification shall possess the following levels of training and skills:

• State of Tennessee Firefighter Level I and II
• Hazardous Materials First Response
• Extrication I and II
• Documented training in Incident Command and capable of functioning as an Incident Commander
• Knowledge and ability to operate all apparatus and equipment in the department

Firefighter First Class shall be a promoted position by the Command Staff and approved by the Chief of the Department.

Firefighter

Upon release from probation, a member shall be classified as a Firefighter.  The firefighter shall possess the skill and knowledge to perform and carry out orders given on an incident scene as they relate to basic firemanship, equipment operation and function, EMS assistance, care and maintenance of equipment. The firefighter shall function under the direction and supervision of a FGC (Fireground Commander) or a OIC (Officer in Charge) and refrain from "free-lancing". The Incident Command System is an extremely important tool of the fire service.  The firefighter shall have a good understanding of this system and how to work under it as it relates to this department. Chain-of-command is expected to be followed in matters that relate to department operation and function. All ranks are to be used in On-Scene operations in the public view; however, in the private sector of the department this is not necessary, but advisable.

Probationary Firefighter, Recruit

After approval by the Chief and Membership Committee a Firefighter Recruit shall be promoted to the rank of Probationary Firefighter.  There shall be no set time period for probation to allow the best possible development of an individual firefighter; however, the standard is approximately three (3) months.

A Probationary Firefighter should attempt to attend all departmental functions.  He/She shall attend all departmental meetings and training sessions. If attendance is not possible he/she should communicate the reason for absence ASAP to a Command Staff Officer stating the reason.  Some acceptable reasons would be personal business, illness, job schedule (it is expected that a probationary firefighter would make arrangements for regularly scheduled drills with his employer).

The Probationary Firefighter shall be evaluated by the Chief and Command Staff before he/she is promoted to the rank of Firefighter.  Areas for evaluation shall include:

• Attendance at all functions including training, incidents, meetings
• Performance at all functions
• Personal attitude
• Conduct
• Safety
• Comprehension of duties
• Understanding of Chain of Command
• Public input of character

After promotion to the rank of Firefighter the person shall still be considered a Rookie Firefighter for a period of one year and shall be subject to termination without warning during such time.