First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

01

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

02

Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

03

Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

04

Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.

05

Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.

06

Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

07

Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.

08

Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

09

Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

10

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.

11

Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.

12

Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.