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

  • State Fire Marshal
  • Operations Chief

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.

  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Determine operational procedures.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Write operational reports.