JOB REPORT / 33-1021 · 30 TASKS

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.

Can AI do the work of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers?

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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:

Perform administrative duties
Maintain required maps and records
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures…

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19 of 30 tasks reviewed

This job has 30 core tasks. We went through 19 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, fills in form templates, summarizes records, and writes routine correspondence
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, apply department policy, and take responsibility for official records
TASK 02
Maintain required maps and records.
AI DOES
Organizes records, flags outdated entries, and helps format maps using digital tools
YOU DO
Verify field conditions and sign off on accuracy
TASK 03
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.
AI DOES
Searches, summarizes, and cross-references fire safety codes and regulations
YOU DO
Apply local context, professional judgment, and legal accountability to final permit procedures
TASK 04
Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.
AI DOES
Researches equipment options, compares costs, and summarizes safety data
YOU DO
Apply hands-on field knowledge to judge what gear actually works in your conditions
TASK 05
Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.
AI DOES
Drafts report templates, summarizes data patterns, and suggests standard language for postburn findings
YOU DO
Apply field experience to interpret what the burn actually showed and what it means for future decisions
TASK 06
Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.
AI DOES
Searches and summarizes fire laws, code updates, and prevention best practices
YOU DO
Apply code knowledge to real sites, crews, and emergency decisions
TASK 07
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
AI DOES
Drafts training schedules, generates progress reports, and flags gaps in certifications
YOU DO
Judge each firefighter's real-world readiness and build trust with your crew
TASK 08
Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
AI DOES
Drafts shift schedules, spots coverage gaps, and ranks task priorities from past data
YOU DO
Apply crew-level judgment about readiness, trust, and real-world fire risk
TASK 09
Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.
AI DOES
Scans expense reports, spots unusual spending patterns, and summarizes budget variances
YOU DO
Apply field experience to decide whether a cost made sense given actual fire conditions
TASK 10
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.
AI DOES
Drafts guideline templates, summarizes fire codes, and suggests evacuation route layouts based on building type
YOU DO
Walk the actual building, spot real hazards, and sign off on plans that protect lives
TASK 11
Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.
AI DOES
Screens resumes, drafts job postings, and flags top candidates
YOU DO
Meet candidates in person and judge their character, grit, and team fit
TASK 12
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
AI DOES
Reviews procedure documents, compares them to regulations, and flags inconsistencies or missing steps
YOU DO
Walk the station floor, watch crews in action, and make calls based on real context and relationships
TASK 13
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
AI DOES
Drafts recommendation letters, summarizes policy rules, and flags similar past cases
YOU DO
Weigh the full human story, relationships, and fairness before making any call
TASK 14
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, summarizes case notes, and finds patterns across past incidents
YOU DO
Walk the scene, use physical judgment, and make legal determinations
TASK 15
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
AI DOES
Helps organize performance records, flag attendance or training gaps, and draft evaluation form language
YOU DO
Watch firefighters in action and judge real-world skill, courage, and teamwork firsthand
TASK 16
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
AI DOES
Drafts written proposals, suggests repair specs, and pulls equipment manuals or cost data
YOU DO
Inspect equipment in person, judge repair urgency, and sign off on safety decisions
TASK 17
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
AI DOES
Suggests positioning strategies based on building layouts and fire behavior data
YOU DO
Read the live scene, sense crew fatigue, and make instant life-or-death calls
TASK 18
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
AI DOES
Looks up current fire codes, drafts inspection checklists, and helps write compliance reports
YOU DO
Walk the property, spot real hazards, and make on-site judgment calls
TASK 19
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
AI DOES
Generates training plans, quiz questions, and scenario scripts for classroom prep
YOU DO
Show up, lead the drill, and coach people through physical skills in real time

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
SOC code: 33-1021
Tasks reviewed: 19 of 30

How we assess

PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $93,530 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $102,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 99,140
Employed in Colorado: 1,900
Job outlook: +3.4% by 2034 · ~6,500 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.

Maintain required maps and records.

Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.

Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.

Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.

Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.

Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.

Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.

Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.

Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.

Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.

Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.

Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.