Fire Commissioner
しょうぼうかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Prison Guards and Firefighters
- Minor : Firefighters
Summary
The Fire Commissioner is a managerial position in a local government's fire department headquarters, overseeing the command and supervision of fire brigades, planning and implementation of training programs, formulation of disaster prevention plans and preventive inspections, ensuring safe and rapid responses to fires and disasters as a public servant role.
Description
The Fire Commissioner, in a local government's fire department, is responsible for supervising and developing firefighters, planning and conducting training programs, providing guidance on preventive inspections and checks, instructing on fire investigations, and providing overall command at fire and disaster scenes. In addition to life rescue and fire suppression activities, they are involved in disaster prevention education, regional disaster prevention planning, and public awareness activities for residents, bearing responsibility for improving subordinates' capabilities and safety management.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing disasters from climate change and rising emergency demands from an aging society, the role of the Fire Commissioner will continue to be stably important. With advancements in disaster prevention and rescue technologies using drones and AI, there will be even greater demand for specialized knowledge and inter-agency collaboration skills.
Personality Traits
Able to make quick situational judgments / Calm and composed / Has good teamwork skills / Has leadership qualities / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Disaster Response / Local Government Employee / Night Duty and On-Call / Shift Work / Team Activities
Career Path
Firefighter → Leading Firefighter → Fire Commander → Fire Commissioner → Fire Chief
Required Skills
Disaster Prevention Planning / Emergency Life-Support Techniques / Fire Suppression Techniques / Hazardous Materials Handling Knowledge / Preventive Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Fire Equipment Engineer (Class A) / Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B) / Small Vessel Operator License
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the ability to flexibly respond to diverse disaster situations is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to ensure safety without overlooking small signs of danger. |
| Communication Skills | Coordination with on-site teams and other organizations, and accurate transmission of instructions to subordinates are essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is needed to take the initiative in on-site command and business improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they are responsible for formulating implementation plans for training, disaster prevention plans, and preventive inspections. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly and accurately judge and implement solutions in emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to continue activities that safeguard lives under high tension. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with fire brigades and other departments to achieve command and coordination. |
Related Qualifications
- Completed Basic Life Support Training
- Passed Firefighter Recruitment Exam
Related Jobs
- Emergency Life-Support Technician
- Fire Chief
- Fire Commander
- Fire Executive
- Leading Firefighter