Board of Directors
Please feel free to contact any one of our staff at the office (417) 725-4025.
Any of our staff may also be contacted by e-mail. Their address is their first initial and last name @nixafire.gov. An example for Jon Doe would be jdoe@nixafire.gov. We welcome your comments and/or suggestions.
Office of the Fire Chief
As the leader of the management team, the primary duties of the Fire Chief include directing the work and efforts of all employees of the District; custodian of records, prepares and administers the fiscal budget; evaluates personnel performance; makes recommendations as to hiring, promoting, discipline or termination; oversees the payroll and personnel records; handles community complaints, including determining whether to refer such complaints for further investigation; prepares budgets and controls expenditures; ensures operational readiness through supervision and inspection of personnel, equipment and facilities; decides how and where to allocate personnel maintains inventory of property and supplies and directs operations of scenes, including deciding whether additional personnel or equipment is needed. The Fire Chief coordinates the efforts of the management team to keep all policies, procedures, records, and programs in line with the overall goals, objectives, and mission of the District and shall perform any other duties as prescribed.
As a member of the management team, the primary duties of the Assistant Chief include directing the work and efforts of all employees of the District as it relates to his/her Division:
- Emergency Medical Services
- Information Technology
- Records Management
- Grant Management
- Public/Media Information
- Fire Inspector Supervision
- Building Maintenance
Vacant at this time
As a member of the management team, the primary duties of the Division Chief of Training include directing intentional, high-intense, and advanced training techniques to support the daily operations of emergency response and fire suppression. The Training Division oversees compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through:
- Methods of Fighting Fires
- Operational Readiness
- Incident Safety
- Fire Mitigation
- Specialized Rescue and Tactical Education
- Live Burn Drills
- Training Campus Management
New Firefighter Development, the purpose of this program to establish through written and practical processes, the necessary skill level required and expected of a new firefighter employed by the Nixa Fire Protection District.
In-Service Training & Officer Development ensures the members of Nixa Fire District perform their duties efficiently, effectively and safely. That Nixa Fire District provides excellent customer service to citizens of and visitors in our community. Assure the members’ families that they will return home safely to them at the completion of their tour of duty.
In order to meet the personnel needs of our growing district and to introduce the fire service as a career to segments of our community that traditionally has not been part of our candidate pool, Nixa Fire District uses programs to support our recruitment effort.
Officers
Fire Administration
The Accounting Division is responsible for all accounting: accounts payable/receivables, disbursements, payroll accounting, budget management, financial reporting, and special capital project financial management to complete the mission of the District. This division coordinates the financial functions; monitors internal controls; and oversees compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and requirements to ensure the District’s accountability and financial transparency.
The Human Resource Manager is an essential component of the administrative team and is responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of various HR functions. The HR Division promotes best practices, positive employee and labor relations, provides support and guidance to administrative staff and personnel on various HR topics and functions, and provides resources as needed. This administrative position is intended to collaborate primarily with the Fire Chief, administrative staff, and Board of Directors in the facilitation, coordination, administrative, and the logistical activities of the Nixa Fire Protection District.
The Administrative Assistant facilitates and supports the efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the Nixa Fire Protection District by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This full-time position reports to the Human Resource Manager or in their absence any Chief Officer and operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40-hour work schedule. The Administrative Assistant must have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, be punctual, and maintain a professional demeanor.
The Fire Inspector is responsible for fire inspections for the Nixa Fire Protection District. The Fire Inspector is under the general supervision of an Assistant Chief or, in his/her absence, any Chief Officer. Under general direction, the Fire Inspector is responsible for coordinating the inspections for a variety of businesses and properties within the District boundaries for the purpose of compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Performs and supervises public education programs. May assist with plan reviews and related duties as requested.