Fire Administration is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the activities and regulations of the Manteca Fire Department. The responsibilities include budget preparation and control, purchasing, personnel management, employee health and safety, record keeping, facilities management, information and press releases, and clerical management. Administration provides for and manages several important functions of the Department including department wide training, cost-recovery, grant writing, and maximizing the department's volunteer programs.
Office of the Fire Chief
The Fire Chief develops and
facilitates implementation of the vision of the Department. The Chief uses a
transformational leadership approach involving members of the organization in
establishing department processes, setting formal Department policies,
facilitating planning, setting goals and objectives, and communicating with the
public. The office of the Fire Chief fosters and maintains relationships and
partnerships with other City departments, various community groups, professional
organizations, surrounding jurisdictions and other governmental agencies in ways
that contribute to the best possible service delivery to our customers.
Support Services
This area provides direct support to
the emergency operations of the department. Responsibilities of support
services include, but are not limited to, maintenance of infrastructure,
procurement, payroll, GIS mapping, disaster planning, records administration,
and information technology support.
Volunteer Programs
The Department’s volunteer programs
include Seniors Assisting the Fire Effort (SAFE), Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) and Fire Explorer Post #805. These volunteers assist with various
non-hazardous duties including public education, fire prevention inspections,
clerical work, community events, and radio communication. The volunteer programs
continue to maximize fire department resources, encourage citizen participation
in the community, and help create a new generation of citizen advocates for fire
safety.
Professional Standards/Training
This component provides
management and direction for the department’s training program, personnel
recruitment and retention, continuing education, and the disciplinary
process.
