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

  • Operations Chief

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

  • Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  • Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Determine operational procedures.
  • Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Perform forest firefighting activities.
  • Prepare activity or work schedules.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Write operational reports.