An employee in this position may be subject to hazards associated with fire inspections, fire investigations, hazardous materials, emergency management work and working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to high heat, chemicals, and in the proximity to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with emergency agencies and personnel, volunteer emergency service organizations, public officials at the local, state and federal levels, business and community leaders and organizations, other department heads, superiors and employees.