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

  • Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
  • 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.
  • Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  • Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.