Fire Chiefs

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What do Fire Chiefs do?

Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments.

How to become: Fire Chiefs

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.

Where to study for a career as: Fire Chiefs

Modified on April 07, 2022

How much do Fire Chiefs make?

Low:
$64,002
Average:
$111,197
High:
$156,562

Job openings for Fire Chiefs

Job Seekers:
3,000
Job Openings:
2,800