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Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments.
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Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field is usually required.
Completion of a provincial or municipal firefighters training course is required.
A minimum of ten years of experience as a firefighter is usually required before becoming eligible for a senior officer position.