What is the salary of a First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker?

The typical salary range is $64,700 - $129,401 per year.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker

Q: What does a First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker do?

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Operational-level

Also known as: Battalion Chief, Captain, Chief, Crew Boss

Government & Public ServicesBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, you lead and coordinate teams responding to emergencies and performing fire prevention tasks. You'll make critical decisions, communicate actively by phone and email, and ensure the health and safety of your crew. This role suits individuals with strong critical thinking, speaking, and leadership skills who thrive in a team-focused, high-stakes environment. You'll be monitoring situations closely and training your team.

Fire ScienceFirefightingEmergency ManagementPublic SafetyFire PreventionPublic AdministrationLeadershipPolice & MilitaryGovernment

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

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

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

6,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

101,600

in 2025 → 105,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Moderate

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is stable through 2035, with about 6,600 job openings each year. Employment is projected to grow by 3.7%, and the median annual wage is around $93,530. With experience, you can advance to roles like Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief, or specialize in emergency management.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Firefighter
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Fire Inspector

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker

Where it can lead

Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief
Emergency Management Director

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily enhance the capabilities of first-line supervisors by providing advanced tools for predictive risk assessment, resource allocation, and real-time incident data analysis. This will empower them to make more informed decisions and optimize prevention strategies and response efforts, rather than replacing their critical human judgment and leadership in the field.

Salary

$93,530

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position