Firefighter Supervisor

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Lead and inspire teams in high-stakes firefighting and rescue operations.
Make a significant impact by ensuring safety and saving lives in emergencies.
Experience the thrill of strategic decision-making in dynamic environments.

💰 Earn $98K-$168K

📚 Vocational Training

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

5,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$136,040 in California

$86,220 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Having freedom

Deep Dive

Firefighter Supervisor

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years