FIRE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

                The Fire Administration provides all fire department divisions and offices with management, clerical, and training support. This division is made up of the Office of the Fire Chief, Office of the Administrative Assistant, and the Office of the Training Officer. Each of these offices is listed individually listed as part of this informational package.

FIRE CHIEF, FIRE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

Office location: 1401 Center Avenue, at Lincoln Street. 

Office Hours are 7:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. year round.

Telephone: (989) 892-8601  FAX: (989) 892-4920

                The Fire Chief is the department's administrator and reports directly to the city manager. This office handles financial matters, budget requests, budget compliance, long range planning, relations with other city, county, and state agencies, personnel matters including staffing, discipline, and labor relations.  The Fire Chief supervises the Administrative Assistant, Fire Marshal, and the three Battalion Chiefs assigned to the Fire Fighting Division.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSITANT, FIRE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

Office location: 1401 Center Avenue, at Lincoln Street. 

Office Hours are 7:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. year round.

Telephone: (989) 892-8601  FAX: (989) 892-4920

                The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Fire Chief.  This office provides clerical and administrative support to all the department's divisions with the aid of a part-time secretary. The primary tasks assigned to this office include the upkeep of fire reports, fire prevention reports, payroll, and personnel records for the members of the department.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING OFFICER, FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Office location: 1401 Center Avenue, at Lincoln Street. 

Office Hours are 7:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. year round.

Telephone: (989) 893-6512  FAX: (989) 892-4920

                The Fire Department Training Officer reports directly to the Fire Chief. This office insures that the members of the department receive the training needed to carry out the functions assigned to the department in a safe and effective manner. The needed training is provided inside the department when possible and by outside experts and schools as needed. Fire Company Officers also provide in-service training on a regular basis. The Training Officer maintains the department's training records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

               The Training officer also serves as the department's safety officer. In this role the training officer responds to emergency scenes to ensure the safety of all fire fighters and to act as a second set of eyes for the chief in charge of the incident. The Training Officer also maintains records on fire fighters' occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals and contagious diseases.

FIRE REPORTS

Copies of fire reports are available under the Freedom of Information Act. Requests for such information must be forwarded to:

Dana L. Muscott, City Clerk
City of Bay City
301 Washington Avenue
Bay City MI 48708

Telephone: 989-894-8168

Members of the public generally do not need to request copies of fire reports for their insurance company. In most cases, the insurance company will request the information they need directly from the City of Bay City