First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker

What they do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Also Called: Engine Boss, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Chief, Fire Suppression Captain, Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor, Section Forest Fire Warden, Engine Boss, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Chief, Fire Suppression Captain, Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor, Section Forest Fire Warden

$49,910
Starting Salary (2023)
$86,220
Median Salary (2023)
3.6%
Projected Job Growth
84,120
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Concern for Others
Self-Control

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Service Orientation
Reading Comprehension

Expected Knowledge

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Common Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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.

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