First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
41 alternate job titles:
Battalion Chief
Captain
Chief
Crew Boss
Crew Chief
Damage Prevention Coordinator
Deputy Fire Marshal
District Fire Management Officer
Engine Boss
Engine Captain
Fire Battalion Chief
Fire Captain
Fire Chief
Fire Coordinator
Fire Department Battalion Chief
Fire Department Captain
Fire Lieutenant
Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Bureau Captain
Fire Prevention Captain
Fire Prevention Chief
Fire Prevention Officer
Fire Supervisor
Fire Suppression Captain
Forest Fire Management Officer
Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor
Hotshot Superintendent
Incident Commander
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Firefighter
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor
Operations Chief
Prevention Coordinator
Section Forest Fire Warden
Shift Commander
Single Resource Boss
Smoke Jumper Supervisor
Squad Boss
State Fire Marshal
Supervising Fire Marshal
Supervisory Forester
Salary Information
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers: $92,430 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Request emergency personnel. | General |
| Direct fire fighting or prevention activities. | General |
| Rescue people from hazardous situations. | General |
| Administer first aid. | General |
| Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios. | General |
| Operate firefighting equipment. | General |
| Train employees in proper work procedures. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | General |
| Direct employee training programs. | General |
| Prepare activity or work schedules. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | General |
| Write operational reports. | General |
| Direct criminal investigations. | General |
| Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | General |
| Determine operational procedures. | General |
| Locate fires or fire danger areas. | General |
| Perform forest firefighting activities. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Hire personnel. | General |
| Recruit personnel. | General |
| Assess characteristics of fires. | Analysis |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. | Maintenance |
| Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | Maintenance |
| Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans. | Development |
| Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel. | Communication |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| BehavePlus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided dispatch software | Helpdesk or call center software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| FARSITE | Analytical or scientific software |
| FlamMap | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| Incident command system ICS software | Project management software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| Plume modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Resource Ordering and Statusing System ROSS | Project management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Affiliated Computer Services ACS FIREHOUSE | Data base user interface and query software |
| BIO-key FireRMS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Fire incident reporting systems | Data base user interface and query software |
| Wildland Fire Assessment System WFAS | Data base user interface and query software |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fire Protection Specialist | National Fire Protection Association | Not Available |
| Fire Plans Examiner | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Health & Safety Officer Certification | Fire Department Safety Officers Association | Not Available |
| Incident Safety Officer Certification | Fire Department Safety Officers Association | Not Available |
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