First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers

Also Called: Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Management Officer, Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor

Associate's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$49,910

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers do

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

  • Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  • Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  • Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting

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Work Context

  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Fire pump sets
  • Fire or rescue trucks
  • Fire suppression hand tools
  • Power saws
  • Pry bars

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Fire incident reporting systems
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
BehavePlus
Plume modeling software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention Specialists

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding
  • Attention

This is what First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers across the country typically make.

$24.00 / hour
$49,910 /year

Entry Level

$41.45 / hour
$86,220 /year

Median Level

$64.93 / hour
$135,050 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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