In this essay I will be analysing my skills against the role of a fire service watch manager. I will be explaining the skills required for a fire service watch manager and why these skills are important. Also I will be comparing my skills against the skills required as well as my strengths, weaknesses and how I intend to improve.
As a fire service watch manager there are many skills and qualities which are essential such as effective communication; good organisational skills; teamwork; working with others; confidence and resilience; problem solving; attendance; punctuality; time management and reliability. Effective communication is vital in any public service but as a watch manager you will be speaking to your team and telling them the next operation, targets and other objectives. Confidence can also be linked to this because you will have to be very confident and clear when assigning tasks to your team; this also associates with good leadership skills because the team must clearly be able to understand what you want from them. Good organisational skills are needed so you can prove to the hierarchy that you are very in control of what you are doing, also good organisational skills helps you reach your desired targets ahead of schedule. Teamwork is vital in all the public services, as a fire service watch manager you must have good ability to work with others; by doing this a watch manger you can demonstrate to your team how important teamwork is in the fire service and you can lead by example. Time management, punctuality and attendance all link together and it is compulsory that you are good at keeping track of time. In any public service it is vital that you attend every day and time because if you don’t you may raise concerns with the hierarchy and this could lead to you being disciplined, you will make