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Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

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Parachute skills

  1. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.58)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.46)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.44)
  4. Consult - People (4.25)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.22)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.21)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.21)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  10. Speak - People (4.02)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.98)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.96)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.93)
  14. Listen - People (3.88)
  15. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  16. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  17. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.82)
  18. Coordinate - People (3.79)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.77)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  21. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  22. Motivate - People (3.75)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  24. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  25. Perceive patterns - Data (3.62)
  26. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.56)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.75)
  2. Speaking (3.75)
  3. Management of Personnel Resources (3.75)
  4. Writing (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  6. Active Learning (3.62)
  7. Monitoring (3.62)
  8. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  9. Coordination (3.62)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  12. Time Management (3.62)
  13. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Oral Expression (3.88)
  4. Information Ordering (3.75)
  5. Far Vision (3.75)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  9. Flexibility of Closure (3.62)
  10. Perceptual Speed (3.62)
  11. Near Vision (3.62)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  13. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  14. Written Expression (3.50)
  15. Time Sharing (3.50)
  1. Leadership (4.58)
  2. Integrity (4.49)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.45)
  4. Self Control (4.36)
  5. Dependability (4.36)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.35)
  7. Cooperation (4.22)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.22)
  9. Concern for Others (4.21)
  10. Persistence (4.19)
  11. Achievement/Effort (4.10)
  12. Initiative (4.10)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.88)
  14. Innovation (3.77)
  15. Social Orientation (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.46)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.44)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.43)
  4. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.32)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.25)
  6. Getting Information (4.24)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.13)
  8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.02)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.98)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.98)
  11. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.96)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.93)
  13. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.88)
  14. Documenting/Recording Information (3.84)
  15. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.82)
  16. Developing and Building Teams (3.80)
  17. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.79)
  18. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.78)
  19. Performing General Physical Activities (3.75)
  20. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.63)
  21. Coaching and Developing Others (3.63)
  22. Handling and Moving Objects (3.62)
  23. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.62)
  24. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.56)
  25. Processing Information (3.55)
  26. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.54)
  27. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.51)
  1. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (4.46)
  2. Make Decisions (4.46)
  3. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.25)
  4. Gather Physical Evidence (4.24)
  5. Read Maps (4.24)
  6. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.13)
  7. Communicate Technical Information (4.02)
  8. Confer With Authorities Or Community Groups (4.02)
  9. Make Presentations (4.02)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.98)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.98)
  12. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.96)
  13. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.96)
  14. Conduct Training For Personnel (3.93)
  15. Observe Fire To Note Changing Conditions (3.88)
  16. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.84)
  17. Monitor Worker Performance (3.82)
  18. Evaluate Performance Of Employees Or Contract Personnel (3.82)
  19. Direct Collection, Preparation, Or Handling Of Evidence (3.79)
  20. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.79)
  21. Direct And Coordinate Fire Prevention And Suppression Activities (3.79)
  22. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (3.75)
  23. Interpret Employee's Medical Evaluations (3.51)