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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
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Median pay

$92,430
Median annual pay for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

6,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

97,200
Estimated U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+3,400
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience; Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Public Safety and Security
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Education and Training
  4. 4Building and Construction
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6English Language

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Realistic
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Stress Tolerance
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Adaptability

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Work context

  1. 1Health and Safety of Other Workers
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  6. 6Telephone Conversations

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
  • Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
  • Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  • Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
  • Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

Software and tools

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Sources

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