Skills & Knowledge You'll Develop
As a Fire Service Administrator, the department looks to you for answers and quick action. Upon successful completion of the credential, you will possess knowledge of:
- fire fighting techniques and methods
- command and control techniques
- investigation and evidence gathering techniques
- fire fighting training programs including firearm safety
- fire fighting public education and awareness programs concerning protective public safety theories and methods
- emergency response techniques
- crowd control techniques
- emergency procedures, first aid and CPR.
You will be able to:
- establish appropriate fire fighting techniques
- plan fire fighting strategies
- liaise with the Emergency Response Committee
- ensure fire fighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
- make recommendations on changes to the fire fighting by-law
- recruit and orient volunteer fire fighters
- ensure a high level of morale among fire fighters
- facilitate the training of volunteer fire fighters
- evaluate the performance of fire fighters
- discipline and/or dismiss fire fighters if necessary
- inspect the fire truck on a regular basis
- inspect fire fighting equipment and apparatus on a regular basis
- make recommendations on the replacement and/or repair of equipment
- make inspections of places of business to ensure compliance with regulations
- ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of the fire
- make all decisions concerning the appropriate response to and method fighting a fire
- direct all activities at the scene of the fire
- ensure that fire fighters are responding in a safe and appropriate manner
- investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished
- maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property
- prepare reports on all areas of fire fighting
- monitor the firefighting budget
- implement fire prevention education and awareness programs.
