Battalion Chief Essay

Chief: as per the conversation during our meeting, you asked me why I wanted to be a battalion chief (BC). In answer to your question, I have identified the following three reasons.

1. To take on new challenges by moving up in the organization.

2. To build relationships, mentor, and guide at a higher level.

3. To function at a higher level in the operations division.

I started with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department(SDFD) in the year 2000. In 2005, I was promoted to Engineer and to Captain in 2008. Each position brought unique challenges that I have welcomed while attaining my goals. Some of the challenges I encountered were: different leadership styles and adapting to each, unfamiliar districts, disciplining my friends, conflict resolution, administrative duties, injuries to firefighters at incidents, and operating on a common platform with outside agencies. All which are directly related to the responsibilities of a BC. I am aware of managing, meeting deadlines, and accountability will be a far greater than I have encountered. As an eight-year company officer, I am excited about the new challenges the position of BC will offer me.

I aspire to be a battalion chief,

This is particularly true when well-trained crews work together on multiple alarm incidents. As a Captain, I am limited to commanding only a first alarm incident. My experience in diverse districts of the city has gained me the skills to manage multi alarm incidents from start to finish, giving high priority to life safety, incident stabilization, property and environmental conservation, and recovery. Most of all, I take pride in community involvement while maintaining operational readiness at the company level. As a battalion chief, I will have the opportunity command greater alarm incidents. Most of all I look forward to providing the citizens with increased operation readiness by superbly trained