O*NET Career Intelligence

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

SOC 33-1021.01

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

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Coordination

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Writing

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

4.8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

Building and Construction

4.2

English Language

4.1

Administration and Management

4.0

Mechanical

3.9

Education and Training

3.9

Law and Government

3.6

Key Tasks

1Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

2Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

3Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

4Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

5Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

Also Known As

Battalion Chief Battalion Fire Chief Chief Deputy Clerk Deputy Fire Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Fire Battalion Chief Fire Captain Fire Chief Fire Department Battalion Chief Fire Lieutenant