The position is appointed by and reports to the Board of Commissioners of Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 5. The Fire Chief plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Fire Department, including fire prevention and suppression, first responder services, emergency management, and hazardous material mitigation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Coordinates possible grants with General Manager and applicable parties. The Fire Chief performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions. The Fire Chief provides leadership and direction for all BCESD 5 members. The Fire Chief is responsible for attending regularly scheduled, special, and emergency meetings of BCESD 5 Board of Commissioners, as well as other meetings associated with county, state, or federal organizations.