battalion chief

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battalion
noun[C]
uk
/bəˈtæl.i.ən/us
/bəˈtæl.i.ən/
a military unit consisting of three or ...
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chief
adjective[before noun]
uk
/tʃiːf/us
/tʃiːf/
most important ...
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(Definition ofbattalionandchieffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within each division operate four to seven battalions, led by abattalionchiefand typically consisting of 180-200 firefighters and officers.
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This division manages the promotional process for the ranks of lieutenant, captain, andbattalionchief.
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Abattalionchiefhas command over each fire station's officers and each company or unit's officers, as well as the uniformed firefighters.
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Abattalionchiefis the lowest chief officer in a fire department's rank structure, above rank-and-file fire station and fire company officers.
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Each battalion is commanded by abattalionchief.
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The head of the training division is often a captain, or there may be multiple captains reporting to abattalionchiefof training.
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The initial response by the fire department was three pumpers (engine companies), two trucks (ladder companies) and abattalionchief.
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Most of the assistant investigative squad chiefs served concurrently as guard battalion chiefs.
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Abattalionchiefis usually under the command of a division, deputy, or assistant chief, who in turn reports to a chief of department, chief engineer, or a fire commissioner.
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Insignia is silver for the rank and file and gold for battalion chiefs and above.
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Staffing for this division includes: 1 assistant chief, 3 division chiefs, 15 battalion chiefs, 108 captains, 123 lieutenants, 271 firefighters, and 1 senior staff support specialist.
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Other sedans and small emergency vehicles belonging to a fire service are used by battalion chiefs, public information officers, building inspectors, first responders, safety educators, chaplains, and fire police.
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