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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 25 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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30 tasks shown

Core · Task 22911 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22916 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22910 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22913 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22914 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22936 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.

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Core · Task 22915 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22939 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.

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Core · Task 22912 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22921 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.

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Core · Task 22918 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22919 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22917 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

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Core · Task 22929 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.

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Core · Task 22928 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

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Core · Task 22927 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.

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Core · Task 22926 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.

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Core · Task 22937 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.

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Core · Task 22925 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.

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Core · Task 22933 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22931 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.

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Core · Task 22930 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.

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Core · Task 22923 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Maintain required maps and records.

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Core · Task 22920 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.

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Core · Task 22922 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.

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Supplemental · Task 22924 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.

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Supplemental · Task 22935 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.

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Supplemental · Task 22932 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

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Supplemental · Task 22938 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.

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Supplemental · Task 22934 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.

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