Austria Source: EU-project - FEUCARE - Career of professional firefighters in Europe
State commander: has control over (supervises, manages) the entire structure of the state fire service
Regional commander: has control over the entire structure of the regional fire service
Province commander: has control over the entire structure of the provincial fire service
Fire chief: manages the municipal fire service
Division commander: oversees multiple fire stations
Station commander: leads a fire station and its vehicles
Crew commander: leads a crew of 6 firefighters
Fire fighter: operates fire fighting tools and equipment
Austria | Role | Rank | Badge | Qualification | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire chief | Branddirektor |
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university degree (technological, natural science) & extended experience on the lower officers ranks with good results & aptitude for leadership | |
| Senatsrat |
|
see above | ||
| Oberbrandrat |
|
see above |
Czech Republic | Role | Rank | Badge | Qualification | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire chief | Assistant Fire Officer |
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Master degree At least 3 years experience in managing job Strategic Management or Operational Management II - Promotion course | |
| Deputy Fire Officer |
|
see above |
Germany | Role | Rank | Badge | Qualification | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire chief | Leitender Branddirektor |
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either direct entry as Master sc. at Technical University (engineer) or: Qualification as a Station Commander training courses: special course for Divisional Commander at the central state fire service school and a traineeship on fire stations in different cities in different functions duration of the training: direct entry: 24 months or: 12 months experience on the job: not required but desired: several years experience in the fire service | no direct entry for this rank but the higher career |
| Branddirektor |
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see above | no direct entry for this rank but the higher career |