ISCO Occupation Group 1349.8 Chief Fire Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Chief Fire Officer: Chief fire officers supervise a fire department. They coordinate the operations of the department, and supervise and lead the fire and rescue staff during firefighting and rescue activities to ensure the safety of the staff and limitation of risks. They perform administrative duties to ensure record maintenance, and implement policies to improve the department's operations.
Essential Skills
- Delegate Activities
- Pyrotechnic Articles Legislation
- Extinguish Fires
- Lead A Team
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Use Different Types Of Fire Extinguishers
- Manage Emergency Care Situations
- Manage Major Incidents
- First Response
- Manage Staff
- Work As A Team In A Hazardous Environment
- Fire Prevention Procedures
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Fire-Fighting Systems
- Use Geographic Information Systems
Optional Skills
- Supervise Worker Safety
- Manage Security Equipment
- Select Hazard Control
- Plan Health And Safety Procedures
- Train Employees
- Educate Public On Fire Safety
- Manage Budgets
- Assess Employees' Capability Levels
- Coordinate With Other Emergency Services
- Maintain Operational Communications
- Recruit Employees
- Environmental Policy
- Coordinate Rescue Missions
- Conduct Public Presentations
- Test Safety Strategies
- Hydraulics
- Apply First Response
- Pollution Legislation
- Operate Fire Extinguishers
- Perform Risk Analysis
Alternative Names
- Chief Firefighter
- Fire Captain
- Chief Fire And Rescue Officer
- Fire Chief
- Marshal
- Fire Lieutenant
- Fire Department Chief
- Chief Fireman
