What does a Chief Firefighter do?
A firefighter is responsible for protecting the public in various dangerous situations. They are responsible for ensuring that a fire is put out as well as responding to other emergency situations. A few of the main duties of a firefighter are developing performing CPR, providing emergency services, responding to fire alarms, and putting out fires in buildings. They also have to participate in public safety announcements and training. Some of the jobs titles that a firefighter could grow into are fire protection engineer and firefighter shift captain.
A firefighter should have two years of experience as well as a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One of the most important skills that a firefighter will have is the ability to remain calm under pressure. Another skill is problem solving as the firefighter will have to be able to fix problems quickly under pressure.
- Respond to fire alarms quickly
- Participate in public safety announcements and training
- Write reports of incidents that take place
- Give CPR to people in need
- Perform salvage operations after a fire
- Support other medical personnel on a call
- Perform fire inspections on houses and buildings
- Perform fire drills to practice for emergency events
- No experience necessary but preferred
- EMT certified preferred
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Incredible problem solving abilities
- Amazing physical strength
- Ability to pass a medical exam
- Ability to create reports for superiors
- Excellent communications skills
- Willing to go the extra mile to save a person's life
Firefighter Salaries
Average Base Pay
Chief Firefighter Insights
“Good people trying to do the best they can with what they have to protect their town.”
City of Isle of Palms“IOPFD are a great group of guys to work with some of the best in the business.”
US Navy“It is a stable job that pays well once you get higher up in rank that is largely based on team play and networking.”
Grayback Forestry“People are amazing and the work we do is great”
SFRS“None really best job in the world not many get the opportunity to help others in a way we do as firefighters.”
Spotsylvania County- VA“Overall the job was fun and leadership was helpful.”
FDNY“Good good good good good”
Columbus Fire & Safety