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name: fire-commissioner
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'fire commissioner' (also: area manager, fire brigade commissioner, fire service commissioner, brigade manager, chief fire officer). Use when the user asks for typical fire commissioner work such as: 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."
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# Fire Commissioner

Fire commissioners oversee the activity of the fire department making sure the services supplied are effective and the necessary equipment is provided. They develop and manage the business policies ensuring the legislation in the field is followed. Fire commissioners perform safety inspections and promotes fire prevention education.

## Core workflow

1. Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
2. Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
3. Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
4. Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
5. Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
6. Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
7. Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
8. Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- building codes
- communicate health and safety measures
- conduct fire safety inspections
- conduct public presentations
- educate public on fire safety
- ensure equipment availability
- fire prevention procedures
- fire safety regulations
- government policy
- implement fire safety management plans
- inspect fire equipment
- manage budgets
- manage major incidents
- organise fire drills
- perform maintenance on fire alarm systems

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f2413988-f76a-4636-a4b1-9952517aa21f), O*NET 30.3 (33-1021.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
