Fire Operations

Firefighting and rescue services division

Fire Division Chain of Command

FDLC Commissioner

Department Leadership

FDLC Chief of Department

Operational Leadership

Fire Division

Fire Chief Operations

Leads Fire operations citywide

Operational Command

Battalion Chief(s)

Supervises field response and shift leads

Captain(s)

Company commander and senior officer

Lieutenant(s)

Second in command and trainer

Line Staff

Engineer

Drives apparatus

Senior Firefighter

Lead operations

Firefighter

Core suppression

Probationary FF

Under supervision

Fire Special Divisions

Field Training Officer

Evaluations and training

Fire Marshal Investigator

Fire cause investigation

Hazmat Unit

Chemical/biological response

Urban Search & Rescue

Structural collapse rescue

Air Operations

Aerial surveillance and rescue

Fire Operations Divisions

Battalion Chiefs

Command and coordinate fire operations across multiple stations

Fire Special Divisions

Specialized units including Hazmat, Urban Search & Rescue, and Air Operations

Field Training Officers

Train and mentor new firefighters in real-world scenarios

Fire Marshal Investigators

Investigate fire causes and enforce fire safety codes

Fire Division Ranks

View the complete rank structure and insignia in the FDEC SOP