144 N, BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7520 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907) 262-1892 MEMORANDUM JOHN J, WILLIAMS MAYOR TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Grace Merkes, Assembly President Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members John J. Williams, Mayor February 28, 2008 Confirmation of New Nikis i Fire Service Area Chief Per Chapter 2.20 of the borough code, the name of James Baisden is hereby submitted for confirmation as Chief, Nikiski Fire Service Area, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Section 2.20.030 states: The assembly shall examine the qualifications of the executive for the purpose of determining whether they comply with the requirements prescribed by statute or ordinance for the position occupied. If they comply, the assembly shall so find and shall confirm the appointment. If they find the executive not qualified, they shall deny confirmation and the mayor shall thereafter hire a qualified person. No more than 31 days shall pass after the mayor has submitted the name of a new executive officer before the assembly shall determine by majority vote whether or not the qualifications set by statute and ordinance have been met. Failure to consider the matter within this time shall be deemed to constitute a finding that the officer possesses the requisite qualifications. Mr. Baisden's resume, experience description, and the position's job description are attached. Based on his qualifications, past experience and accomplishments I strongly recommend confirmation. JJW:ca s: \FI.S."l MBL Y\R2 008 \I::laisden con firmat. ion. doc
Position Description: Fire Chief - Nikiski Service Type: Administrative Definition: Under the general direction and supervision of the borough mayor or his designee with advice and recommendations from the Nikiski Fire Service Area Board, the NFSA fire chiefis responsible for the supervision and direction of total fire department activities including fire, medical, cold water, and hazardous material; budget development and implementation; personnel evaluations; fire prevention activities; arson investigation; enforcement of Uniform Fire Code; coordination of fire department functions with other governmental activities and public relations. Minimum Oualifications: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; ten years of increasingly responsible professional firefighting experience, seven years of which must have been as an officer substantially equivalent to the description of Fire Officer ill; NFPA No. 1021 (National Fire Protection Association). Administrative experience supervising personnel, budgets, and equipment; and a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license. Essential Functions: 1. Plans and directs the total operation of the Nikiski Fire Department. 2. Supervises the development and implementation of the operations budget. 3. Supervises, through subordinate officers, the training of both paid and volunteer personnel. 4. Through subordinate officers, directs the department's public relations efforts including campaigns to present the need for changes in laws and policies and to encourage fire prevention. 5. Assures that policies are developed to implement enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code through the Alaska State Fire Marshall. 6. Establishes procedures by which the department coordination with other governmental agencies is immediate and smooth, especially as it pertains to emergency situations and arson investigations. 7. Responsible for the review of all department personnel performance evaluations. Other Functions: 1. Other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate orally; regularly required to sit; and occasionally required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must pass physical agility test. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 224
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James C. Baisden 1009 Inlet Woods Drive Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-3286 Career Objective: Apply fire protection leadership skills and knowledge to meet organizational needs to solve real world challenges facing the Nikiski Fire Department. Summary of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Career fire professional with over 25 years experience dealing with various local, state, and federal governments providing the following: Leadership Command & Control Policy Establishment Fire Analysis Resource Management Training/Instructional Fire Prevention Engineering Review EEO/Labor/Management Personnel Mutual Aid Agreements Safety/Risk Management Partnership Fire Investigation Emergency Medical Service Inspections Facilities Management Hazardous Material Mentoring Fiscal Management Building & Fire Code Adoption EXPERIENCE Assistant Fire Chief, City of Kenai Kenai Fire Department, Emergency Operations 7/2005 to Present Manage the day-to-day operations of a 16 member department that provides EMS, fire protection, & prevention to a community of 7,000 citizens. Direct a response force with an emergency call volume of 1,300 calls annually. Supervise and direct all fire suppression, training, and rescue activities. Fire Marshal, City of Kenai Kenai Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau 4/98 to 7/2005 Coordinate all fire prevention and investigation programs within the City of Kenai. Perform fire and life safety inspections, review-building plans for fire code compliance, and conduct fire investigations. Supervise and direct fire suppression and rescue activities. Deputy Fire Marshal, State of Alaska Alaska Department of Public Safety, Division offire Prevention 7/95 to 4/98 Conduct statewide fire investigations for origin and cause determination. Perform fire & life safety inspections, &manage fire safety programs throughout Alaska. Provide architectural plan reviews for building and fire code compliance. 1
Assistant Fire Chief Opt.. dions & Fire Prevention, State of AlasKa Kulis Fire Department, Alaska Air National Guard 7/94 to 7/95 Direct the day-to-day operations of the rescue and fire fighting crews. Manage the day-to day operations for the fire prevention and fire inspection office. Fire Inspector United States Air Force / Fire Prevention, Elmendotf AFB, Alaska 6/92 to 7/94 Inspect facilities for fire code violations and provide guidance. Provide fire prevention and suppression training. Station Captain USAF Fire Protection, Elmendotf AFB, Alaska 1/91 to 5/92 Plan, schedule and supervise fire protection activities. Direct vehicle response and establish control of the fire scene. Assistant Fire Chief, Technical Services USAF Fire Prevention, King Salmon, Alaska 1/90 to 12190 Operated the base fire prevention section, and supervised the extinguisher maintenance shop. Crew Chief USAF. fire Protection, Eglin AFB, Florida 2188 to 12/89 Directed and supervised firefighters and vehicles in emergency situations. Supervised firefighters involved in fire, EMS and rescue emergencies. Engineer - Firefighter USA F. Fire Protection, Eglin AFB, Florida 4/85 to 1/88 Operated firelrescue vehicles in emergency situations. Controlled and extinguished fires. Firefighter - EMT Verdunville Fire Department, Logan, West Virginia 6182 to 12184 EDUCATION Associate Degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force 08/1991 CERTIFICATION LEVEL ORGANIZATION CERT# Fire Inspector II Building Plans Examiner Uniform Fire Code Inspect Fire Investigator II Fire Officer I Fire Service Instructor I International Code Council International Conf of Bldg Officials or International Conf of Bldg Officials State of AK Fire Prevention Div Alaska Fire Service Training Alaska Fire Service Training 0189080-67 0189080-60 0189080-65 2
Fire &Explosion Investig~.Jr National Assoc Fire Investigator 5279-1294 Fire Fighter I Alaska Fire Service Training Emergency Medical Technician State of Alaska Fire Officer I Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector II Airport Fire Fighter NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSES/SEMINARS Hazardous Materials Incident Management Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Specialist Testing &Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection Principles of Fire Protection Structures &Systems Interviewingllnterrogation Techniques &Courtroom Testimony Management for Arson Prevention &Control National Fire Incident Reporting System Management of Fire Prevention Programs Plans Review for Inspectors Fire Inspections Principles Fire &Arson Investigation Strategic Analysis of Community Risk Reduction * Building Construction for Fire Suppression Forces Fire Dynamics & Fire Modeling *1 51, year course for Executive Fire Officer Program TECHNICAL COURSES/SEMINARS See Attachment for Training Accomplishments MEMBERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Alaska Association of Fire & Arson Investigators - Past Vice-President Alaska State Fire Chiefs Association Alaska State Fire Fighters Association International Association of Arson Investigators International Conference of Building Officials Fire Services Division Kenai Peninsula Fire Chiefs Association - SecretarylTreasurer Kenai Peninsula Local Emergency Planning Committee Kenai Peninsula Safe Kids Association. International Association of Fire Chiefs National Fire Protection Association National Fire Academy Alumni Boys & Girls Club - Past Board Member REFERENCES Mike Tilly, Kenai Fire Chief (907) 283-7666 Chuck Kopp, Kenai Police Chief (907) 283-7535 Scott Walden, Kenai Peninsula Office of Emergency Management (907) 262-4910 Jason Elson, Conoco-Phillips Asst. Fire Chief (907) 670-4752 Bob Lee, Kulis Air National Guard Fire Chief, Retired (907) 441 7230 Ken Miller, Eilson AFB Fire Chief, Retired (239) 458-7974 3