Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

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

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Static Strength. Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Education and Training and are skilled at Monitoring and Coordination.

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Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Processing Information
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Static Strength
  
Far Vision
  
Near Vision
  
Speech Clarity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Speech Recognition
  
Control Precision
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Information Ordering
  
Time Sharing
  
Speed of Closure
  
Depth Perception
  
Auditory Attention
  
Stamina
  
Selective Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Reaction Time
  
Response Orientation
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Memorization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Number Facility
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Sound Localization
  
Rate Control
  
Night Vision
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Building and Construction
  
Mechanical
  
English Language
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Administration and Management
  
Psychology
  
Chemistry
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Mathematics
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Law and Government
  
Design
  
Physics
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Telecommunications
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Transportation
  
Geography
  
Communications and Media
  
Production and Processing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Biology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Food Production
  
Foreign Language
  
History and Archeology
  

Wages

New Jersey
$104,660  
 
Illinois
$100,510  
 
California
$96,610  
 
Washington
$88,610  
 
New York
$86,190  
 
Hawaii
$82,590  
 
Colorado
$79,230  
 
Florida
$76,550  
 
Arizona
$76,150  
 
Maryland
$75,470  
 
Nevada
$72,740  
 
Virginia
$72,280  
 
Connecticut
$71,790  
 
Oregon
$70,780  
 
Pennsylvania
$70,750  
 
Wyoming
$70,350  
 
Alaska
$69,420  
 
Nebraska
$68,140  
 
Massachusetts
$66,860  
 
Minnesota
$66,640  
 
Ohio
$66,500  
 
Texas
$66,050  
 
Oklahoma
$65,990  
 
Rhode Island
$65,950  
 
New Hampshire
$61,960  
 
North Dakota
$61,800  
 
Michigan
$61,540  
 
Missouri
$60,440  
 
Idaho
$59,930  
 
Alabama
$58,870  
 
Utah
$57,260  
 
Indiana
$56,980  
 
Iowa
$56,340  
 
Wisconsin
$55,750  
 
North Carolina
$55,070  
 
Kentucky
$54,960  
 
Arkansas
$54,920  
 
Tennessee
$54,020  
 
Montana
$52,780  
 
Kansas
$52,110  
 
Louisiana
$51,580  
 
Maine
$51,150  
 
Georgia
$50,850  
 
South Carolina
$49,180  
 
New Mexico
$49,110  
 
West Virginia
$42,600  
 
Mississippi
$41,580  
 

Skills

Monitoring
  
Coordination
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Systems Analysis
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Mathematics
  
Negotiation
  
Science
  
Operations Analysis
  
Equipment Selection
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Repairing
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Leadership
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Cooperation
  
Attention to Detail
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Initiative
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  
Independence
  

Work Context

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Telephone
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Consequence of Error
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Physical Proximity
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Degree of Automation
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
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.
  
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.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
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.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
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.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
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.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
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.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
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 investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  
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 to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
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.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
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.
  
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.
  
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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
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.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
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.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
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.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
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.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
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.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
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.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
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.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
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.
  
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
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.
  
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
  
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.
  
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  
Maintain required maps and records.
  
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
  
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
  
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
  
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
  
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
  
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
  
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
  
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
  
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  
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.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master