[Core] [146% incumbents] Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  DWAs: Request emergency personnel. | Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [146% incumbents] Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  DWAs: Rescue people from hazardous situations. | Administer first aid.

[Core] [146% incumbents] Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  DWAs: Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Core] [146% incumbents] Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
  DWAs: Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment. | Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [146% incumbents] Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  DWAs: Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
  DWAs: Direct employee training programs.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Maintain required maps and records.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
  DWAs: Write operational reports. | Direct criminal investigations.

[Core] [145% incumbents] Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Supplemental] [145% incumbents] Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [145% incumbents] Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.
  DWAs: Determine operational procedures. | Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.

[Core] [144% incumbents] Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.
  DWAs: Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.

[Core] [144% incumbents] Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  DWAs: Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

[Core] [143% incumbents] Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  DWAs: Assess characteristics of fires.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
  DWAs: Prepare activity or work schedules.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
  DWAs: Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.
  DWAs: Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.
  DWAs: Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records. | Write operational reports.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.
  DWAs: Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
  DWAs: Operate firefighting equipment. | Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[None] Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.
  DWAs: Locate fires or fire danger areas. | Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards. | Assess characteristics of fires.

[None] Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.
  DWAs: Assess characteristics of fires.

[None] Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.
  DWAs: Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.

[None] Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.
  DWAs: Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans. | Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel. | Supervise employees.

[None] Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.
  DWAs: Hire personnel. | Recruit personnel.

[EMERGING:New] Deploy and monitor drones for aerial surveillance and assessment of fire situations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.69 lvl:5.48) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.36 lvl:6.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:4.09 lvl:5.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Building and Construction (imp:4.05 lvl:4.31) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administration and Management (imp:4.01 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.97 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.72 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:3.61 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.50 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:3.39 lvl:4.43) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.36 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Psychology (imp:3.32 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Chemistry (imp:3.25 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:3.08 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:3.06 lvl:3.22) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.93 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Physics (imp:2.91 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.78 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.76 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.65 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.62 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:2.55 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.51 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.36 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Design (imp:2.28 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.16 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Biology (imp:2.16 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Production and Processing (imp:2.07 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.66 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.63 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.41 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.61 lvl:6.01) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.61 lvl:5.97) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.58 lvl:5.84) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.48 lvl:5.16) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.46 lvl:4.71) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.45 lvl:5.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.40 lvl:5.61) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.38 lvl:5.96) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.37 lvl:5.41) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.37 lvl:5.91) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.37 lvl:5.25) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.34 lvl:5.36) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.33 lvl:4.86) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.31 lvl:5.71) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.28 lvl:5.22) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.23 lvl:5.58) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.20 lvl:5.15) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.19 lvl:5.27) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.19 lvl:5.13) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.10 lvl:5.17) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.10 lvl:5.94) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.02 lvl:5.07) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.02 lvl:5.29) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.02 lvl:5.13) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.99 lvl:5.10) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.92 lvl:4.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Processing Information (imp:3.84 lvl:4.72) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.78 lvl:4.79) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.75 lvl:4.49) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.73 lvl:4.48) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.72 lvl:4.64) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.72 lvl:4.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.71 lvl:4.92) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.70 lvl:4.56) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.68 lvl:3.65) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.59 lvl:4.49) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:4.22) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:3.40 lvl:3.32) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.03) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.75 lvl:3.43) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.61 lvl:2.37) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Integrity (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:7.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:6.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.69) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Integrity (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.38) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.36) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:1.48) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.46) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 99,140
  annual_median    : $93,530
  annual_pct10     : $53,430
  annual_pct25     : $72,140
  annual_pct75     : $119,500
  annual_pct90     : $140,010
  annual_mean      : $96,930
  hourly_median    : $44.96

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($133,210)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($48,250)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.761x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   95,360  median: $  94,480
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,320  median: $  59,150
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      110  median: $  50,920
  Manufacturing                            emp:      100  median: $  82,940
  Educational Services                     emp:       80  median: $  94,380
  Utilities                                emp:       40  median: $ 120,780
  Construction                             emp:       40  median: $  74,980
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       30  median: $  91,710

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   95,360  median: $  94,480
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,320  median: $  59,150
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      110  median: $  50,920
  Manufacturing                            emp:      100  median: $  82,940
  Educational Services                     emp:       80  median: $  94,380
  Utilities                                emp:       40  median: $ 120,780
  Construction                             emp:       40  median: $  74,980
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       30  median: $  91,710

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:56:16.581895Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Firefighting (similarity: 0.3288)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighting
  QID: Q897825
  Extract: Firefighting is a profession aimed at controlling and extinguishing fire. A person who engages in firefighting is known as a firefighter or fireman. Firefighters typically undergo a high degree of technical training. This involves structural firefighting and wildland firefighting. Specialized traini

  Title: Glossary of firefighting (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_firefighting
  QID: Q5571811
  Extract: Firefighting jargon includes a diverse lexicon of both common and idiosyncratic terms. One problem that exists in trying to create a list such as this is that much of the terminology used by a particular department is specifically defined in their particular standing operating procedures, such that 

  Title: Occupational cardiovascular disease (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_cardiovascular_disease
  QID: Q23900716
  Extract: Occupational cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are diseases of the heart or blood vessels caused by working conditions, making them a form of occupational illness. These diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and heart valve or heart chamber problems. Cardiovascular

  Title: Women in firefighting (similarity: 0.3659)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_firefighting
  QID: Q8031523
  Extract: The role of women in firefighting has been subject to significant changes over the years; many ancient civilizations had firefighting groups which accepted women, but by the advent of organized firefighting in the 18th century, gender roles had changed such that firefighting was considered an unsuit

  Title: Firefighter (similarity: 0.3056)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighter
  QID: Q107711
  Extract: A firefighter is a first responder trained in public safety and emergency response such as firefighting, primarily to control and extinguish fires and respond to emergencies such as hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, road traffic collisions and other emergencies that threaten life, p

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data foundation with detailed O*NET work activities, skills, and knowledge domains. Wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025 provides reliable market intelligence. Career progression patterns are well-established in fire service organizations.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:25:41.246817+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,665
tokens_output        : 3,787
cost_usd             : $0.043095
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though related firefighting articles provide context for the broader fire service profession. The closest match was 'Glossary of firefighting' which covers firefighting terminology but not supervisory roles specifically.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers coordinate and oversee firefighting crews and fire prevention activities at the operational level. These supervisors make critical decisions during emergency situations while managing personnel, equipment, and training programs. They bridge the gap between frontline firefighters and higher command, ensuring effective response to fires, medical emergencies, and rescue operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Supervisors assign firefighters to strategic positions during emergency calls, coordinating rescue operations and fire suppression tactics. They provide emergency medical services and perform rescue functions when needed, while continuously monitoring crew safety and equipment status. Between emergencies, they conduct training drills, evaluate personnel performance, and oversee station maintenance duties. Administrative tasks include maintaining operational records, writing incident reports, and investigating suspicious fires or false alarms. They also manage equipment maintenance schedules and submit proposals for new firefighting apparatus.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful supervisors combine strong leadership abilities with deep technical firefighting knowledge and exceptional stress tolerance. They excel at making rapid decisions under pressure while maintaining clear communication with their crews and the public. These professionals demonstrate high integrity and cooperation, essential for earning trust in life-threatening situations. The role attracts individuals who are achievement-oriented and possess strong social perceptiveness to manage diverse teams effectively.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most supervisors advance from firefighter positions, requiring several years of frontline experience before promotion eligibility. Educational backgrounds vary, with 29.2% holding high school diplomas, 23.8% having associate's degrees, and 18.7% completing post-secondary certificates in fire science or related fields. Many departments require completion of supervisory training programs and fire officer certification courses. Previous experience in emergency medical services, rescue operations, or military leadership often provides valuable preparation.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to higher supervisory roles such as Division Chief, Battalion Chief, or Fire Chief positions. Some supervisors transition to specialized roles like Fire Inspector, Emergency Management Director, or Fire Prevention Engineer. Others may pursue careers in fire service administration, training coordination, or move into private sector fire protection consulting. Advanced education in fire science administration or emergency management opens pathways to senior municipal leadership roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 99,140 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $93,530 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $53,430 to $140,010. Geographic wage variation is significant, with New Jersey offering the highest median at $133,210 compared to Mississippi's $48,250, representing a 2.76x ratio. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in government sectors, with 95,360 positions in federal, state, and local government and 3,320 in administrative and waste management services. Demand remains steady due to ongoing need for fire protection services and regular retirements.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While emerging technology like drone surveillance for fire assessment is being integrated, core supervisory functions remain largely automation-resistant. The role's emphasis on human judgment, crisis leadership, and real-time decision-making during emergencies limits automation potential. Technology enhances capabilities through improved communication systems and situational awareness tools but cannot replace the human elements of crew coordination and emergency response leadership.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Firefighters (33-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement pathway as supervisors typically promote from firefighter positions with shared core firefighting knowledge and public safety focus.
    data: Similar Public Safety and Security knowledge domains
    data: Shared firefighting and rescue work activities
    data: Common career progression pattern
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high Enterprising (E) and Realistic (R) RIASEC profiles with similar supervisory demands in protective services.
    data: Both E-R dominant RIASEC profiles
    data: Similar guiding and directing subordinates activities
    data: Comparable stress tolerance and integrity requirements
  [skill_overlap] Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared expertise in fire investigation, inspection activities, and fire prevention with overlapping technical knowledge requirements.
    data: Both conduct fire investigations and inspections
    data: Similar Building and Construction knowledge
    data: Shared Law and Government knowledge domains
  [career_pathway] Emergency Management Directors (11-9161.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression for experienced fire supervisors seeking broader emergency management responsibilities with transferable crisis leadership skills.
    data: Shared emergency response coordination
    data: Similar decision-making under pressure
    data: Comparable public safety focus
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require similar supervisory competencies in high-risk environments with emphasis on safety management and crew coordination.
    data: Similar supervisory and personnel management skills
    data: Comparable safety oversight responsibilities
    data: Shared equipment maintenance and inspection activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['fire supervisor', 'fire captain', 'battalion chief', 'firefighting supervisor', 'fire crew leader', 'fire station captain', 'fire department supervisor', 'firefighting coordination']
  exclude_keywords : ['fire chief executive', 'fire commissioner', 'volunteer coordinator', 'fire prevention specialist', 'fire safety engineer']
  title_patterns   : ['Fire Captain', 'Battalion Chief', 'Fire Supervisor', 'Crew Chief', 'Engine Captain']
  common_variations: ['Fire Service Supervisor', 'Firefighting Team Leader', 'Fire Company Officer', 'Fire Station Supervisor', 'Fire Operations Supervisor', 'Fire Rescue Supervisor', 'Fire Department Captain', 'Fire Crew Supervisor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['fire', 'equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'firefighting', 'activities', 'safety', 'principles', 'personnel', 'prevention', 'procedures', 'direct', 'includes', 'control', 'firefighters', 'services', 'objects', 'materials', 'performance', 'standards']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
fire                       52  0.01696  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:35%  dwas:29%  inference:25%
equipment                  43  0.01402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:19%  dwas:19%
tendency                   42  0.01370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
firefighting               30  0.00979  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:13%
activities                 18  0.00587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:44%  inference:6%
safety                     16  0.00522  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
principles                 16  0.00522  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personnel                  15  0.00489  dwas                 dwas:33%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:27%
prevention                 15  0.00489  dwas                 dwas:67%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:13%
procedures                 15  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
direct                     14  0.00457  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:7%
includes                   14  0.00457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
control                    13  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
firefighters               12  0.00391  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  wikipedia:42%  inference:17%
services                   12  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    12  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
performance                11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
standards                  11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
techniques                 11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
emergency                  10  0.00326  inference            inference:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
problems                   10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
management                 10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
body                       10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
programs                   10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  inference:20%
fighting                   10  0.00326  dwas                 dwas:100%
response                    9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
actions                     9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
supervisors                 9  0.00294  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:22%  onet_tasks:11%
maintaining                 9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
situations                  9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
operations                  9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
tools                       9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:33%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%