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Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors - 33-1021.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Fire Chief
  • Fire Captain
  • Fire Lieutenant
  • Fire Battalion Chief
  • Lieutenant Fire Fighter
  • Fire Marshal
  • Training Officer
  • Battalion Fire Chief
  • Shift Commander
  • Fire Suppression Captain

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  • Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  • Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  • Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  • Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  • Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  • Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  • Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  • Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  • 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.
  • Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  • Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  • Maintain required maps and records.
  • Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  • Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  • 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.
  • Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  • Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  • Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  • Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  • Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  • Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  • Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with authorities or community groups
  • consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
  • control and extinguish municipal or forest fires
  • determine best method for attacking fire
  • determine crew or company requirements to fight fire
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate fire prevention and suppression activities
  • direct collection, preparation, or handling of evidence
  • estimate materials or labor requirements
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • gather physical evidence
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • interpret employee's medical evaluations
  • maintain production or work records
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • make decisions
  • make presentations
  • monitor worker performance
  • observe fire to note changing conditions
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • prepare reports
  • read maps
  • recognize public safety hazards
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • write business project or bid proposals

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Fire Protection Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fire Protection Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fire Protection Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Fire Captain
  • Fire Prevention Officer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Battalion Chief
  • Captain, Fire-Prevention Bureau
  • Fire Captain
  • Fire Marshal