Commissioned Fire Officer

Overview

Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a fire service.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

• establishing administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
• making policy decisions and accepting responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
• establishing lines of control and delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff
• representing the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
• controlling the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
• controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
• preparing budgets and other management plans
• preparing reports, authorising the release of information, and handling public relations activities

Specialisations

• Fire Investigator
• Inspector (Fire Services)

Related Occupations

• Commissioned Defence Force Officer
• Commissioned Police Officer