Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

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Summary Description


	Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Battalion Chief

2.	Battalion Fire Chief

3.	Chief of Fire Prevention

4.	Chief of Operations

5.	Deputy Fire Chief

6.	Fire Battalion Chief

7.	Fire Captain

8.	Fire Chief

9.	Fire Department Battalion Chief

10.	Fire Fighter

11.	Fire Investigator

12.	Fire Lieutenant

13.	Fire Marshal

14.	Fire Officer

15.	Fire Prevention Bureau Captain

16.	Fire Prevention Captain

17.	Fire Prevention Officer

18.	Fire Suppression Captain

19.	Firefighter

20.	Lieutenant Fire Fighter

21.	Sergeant

22.	Shift Commander

23.	Training Officer

Job Tasks

	Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

	Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

	Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

	Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.

	Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

	Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.

	Develop or review building fire exit plans.

	Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.

	Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.

	Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.

	Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.

	Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

	Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

	Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.

	Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

	Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.

	Maintain required maps and records.

	Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.

	Identify corrective actions needed to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances and conduct follow-up inspections to see if corrective actions have been taken.

	Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

	Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.

	Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.

	Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.

	Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.

	Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

	Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.

	Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.

	Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


		make decisions

		determine best method for attacking fire

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


		consult with managerial or supervisory personnel

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		read maps

		gather physical evidence

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


		recognize public safety hazards

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


		communicate technical information

		make presentations

		confer with authorities or community groups

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use oral or written communication techniques

		use public speaking techniques

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


		write business project or bid proposals

		develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


		conduct training for personnel

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


		observe fire to note changing conditions

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		maintain production or work records

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


		evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel

		monitor worker performance

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		direct and coordinate fire prevention and suppression activities

		direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

		direct collection, preparation, or handling of evidence

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.


		control and extinguish municipal or forest fires

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


		interpret employee's medical evaluations

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


		maintain records, reports, or files

		prepare reports

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


		oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards

		inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		use two-way radio or mobile phone

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.


		estimate materials or labor requirements

		determine crew or company requirements to fight fire

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		analyze existing evidence or facts

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.


		recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Fire Fighters
	Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Fire fighters help protect the public against these dangers by responding to fires and a variety of other emergencies. Although they put out fires, fire fighters more frequently respond to other emergencies. They are often the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to treat injuries or perform other vital functions.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Fire Fighters
	Fire fighters spend much of their time at fire stations, which are usually similar to dormitories. When an alarm sounds, fire fighters respond, regardless of the weather or hour. Fire fighting involves a high risk of death or injury. Common causes include floors caving in, walls toppling, traffic accidents, and exposure to flame and smoke. Fire fighters also may come into contact with poisonous, flammable, or explosive gases and chemicals and radioactive materials, all of which may have immediate or long-term effects on their health. For these reasons, they must wear protective gear that can be very heavy and hot.

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