Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers

NOC

40041

manage and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments.

Full NOC Description

Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and by industrial establishments with firefighting services.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of a municipal fire department, a district fire region or an industrial firefighting service

Plan, direct and coordinate firefighting strategies for fire departments

Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments

Direct activities at the scene of a fire

Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished

Develop and oversee the implementation of security and fire prevention campaigns

Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public

Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods

Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.

Also Known As

deputy fire chief
district fire chief
fire chief

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field is usually required.

Completion of a provincial or municipal firefighters training course is required.

A minimum of ten years of experience as a firefighter is usually required before becoming eligible for a senior officer position.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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University - Bachelor Level or Above

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Public administration

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Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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