Commissioned Fire Officers
Commissioned Fire Officers provide high level management to support the running of geographical or operational sections of a fire service.
- The Job
- The Facts
- Related Courses
What the job involves
- Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
- Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
- Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff
- Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
- Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
- Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
- Prepares budgets and other management plans
- Prepares reports, authorises the release of information and handles public relations activities
Key values of workers in Commissioned Fire Officers
- Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. 
- Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. 
- Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. 
- Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. 
- Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. 
Top skills required for workers in Commissioned Fire Officers
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.