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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Public Safety and Security95
2.Education and Training82
3.Building and Construction80
Customer and Personal Service80
5.English Language75
Mechanical75
7.Administration and Management74
8.Law and Government70
Medicine and Dentistry70
10.Personnel and Human Resources69
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
95
82
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
82
83
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
80
64
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
80
85
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
75
61
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
75
68
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
74
61
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
70
56
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
70
59
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
69
59
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army