Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
AB, QC, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of a municipal fire department, a district fire region or an industrial firefighting service
- Plan, direct and co-ordinate firefighting strategies for fire departments
- Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments
- Direct activities at the scene of a fire
- Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished
- Develop and oversee the implementation of security and fire prevention campaigns
- Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public
- Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods
- Co-ordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkCompletion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a provincial or municipal firefighters training course is required.
- checkA minimum of ten years of experience as a firefighter is usually required before becoming eligible for a senior officer position.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 40041) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers in Alberta: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 92%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations92% of fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 40041) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers in Quebec: Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations90% of fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 40041) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.As a result of climate change, British Columbiafaces an increasing incidence and severity of forest fires, heat domes, and atmospheric rivers, which may result in flooding and landslides; British Columbia is also at risk of seismic activity, including earthquakes and tsunamis. Opportunities for employment in this occupation will likely be related to municipal, provincial and federal spending on emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation.Here are some key facts about fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers in British Columbia: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations89% of fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
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Coordinating
to ensure each team understands their specific role, works in sync with other units and follows a structured operational plan
Management of Personnel Resources
to ensure firefighters are well-prepared, perform their duties effectively and are supported in their professional development and well-being
Multitasking
to efficiently handle coordinating emergency responses, managing resources and overseeing staff under high-pressure conditions
Pattern Organization Speed and Perceptual Speed
to quickly analyze and respond to complex and rapidly evolving emergency situations to direct firefighters and citizens to safety
Leadership
to guide firefighting teams, make strategic decisions during emergencies and ensure effective execution of fire prevention and response plans
Knowledge in Public Safety and Security
to understand principles and methods of public safety to establish and review firefighting operations policies regarding potential risks and alignment with broader public safety objectives
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