As a Chief Fire Officer, you will need to master following:

• ensure public safety and security
• first response
• use geographic information systems

More generally, a chief fire officer is also versed in:

• extinguish fires
• fire prevention procedures
• fire safety regulations
• fire-fighting systems
• lead a team
• manage emergency care situations
• manage major incidents
• manage staff
• pyrotechnic articles legislation
• use different types of fire extinguishers
• work as a team in a hazardous environment

It also helps to know the following:

• pollution legislation
• apply first response
• assess employees' capability levels
• conduct public presentations
• coordinate rescue missions
• coordinate with other emergency services
• educate public on fire safety
• environmental policy
• hydraulics
• maintain operational communications
• manage budgets
• manage security equipment
• operate fire extinguishers
• perform risk analysis
• plan health and safety procedures
• recruit employees
• select hazard control
• supervise worker safety
• test safety strategies
• train employees