How do they match: First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

  • First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

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

  • Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  • Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  • Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
  • Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
  • Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.

  • Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
  • Prepare activity or work schedules.
  • Rescue people from hazardous situations.
  • Train employees in proper work procedures.