First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers:

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

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $59,770.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Post-secondary certificate or some college courses
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 785
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 4.19 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Leadership
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Organization
Written Communication
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Conflict Management
Intellectual Risk-taking
Resource Allocation
Problem-solving
Dedication
Teamwork
Customer Service

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct fire fighting, prevention, or suppression activities
Manage financial activities of the organization
Oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
Manage site preservation plan
Oversee execution of organizational or program policies
Direct loading of fire suppression equipment
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities or drills
Direct fire line activities during forest fire
Direct geological surveys
Direct civil engineering projects
Manage criminal investigations
Direct collection, preparation, or handling of evidence
Implement human resource programs
Manage employee training programs
Direct construction activities
Supervise security, law enforcement, or protective services personnel
Conduct forestry, range, or other public land management
Assign work to staff or employees

Performing General Physical Activities

Rescue people or animals from dangerous or hazardous situations
Operate firefighting equipment
Suppress industrial fires
Operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
Identify public safety hazards
Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Issue warnings or citations
Extinguish municipal or forest fires
Control municipal or forest fires
Prepare work environment to assure proper ventilation and personal protection
Parachute from aircraft

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