TS 12948

TS 12948 is a professional standard that defines the occupational framework for the Chief of Water Supply in a municipal fire brigade. It addresses the classification of this role, the qualifications expected of personnel, and the general approach to evaluation and testing criteria, while also referring to the tools and equipment used in the profession. Its scope is limited to municipal fire brigade personnel and does not cover staff working in other institutions or organizations.

Technical role in fire water supply operations

The chief of water supply is concerned with coordinating the delivery of water to the fireground in a continuous, timely, and operationally effective way. In general technical terms, this involves managing the water source, deployment of vehicles and equipment, setting up hose lines, and organizing replenishment or relay arrangements as needed. Water supply management in fire response depends on factors such as source capacity, transport distance, pressure losses, and crew coordination.

What this standard contributes to the occupation

• Focuses on the position within a municipal fire brigade.
• Combines job classification with a qualification framework.
• Provides a reference point for tools and equipment used in the occupation.
• Includes an evaluation and testing criteria approach at the occupational-standard level.
• Excludes personnel working in other institutions and organizations.

In practice, fire water supply depends on variables such as pump capacity, the type of water source, hose length, and the continuity of the operation. For that reason, the chief’s role is not only logistical but also technical, requiring coordination between teams and control of field operations. As a professional standard, TS 12948 helps define this occupation with a common terminology and assessment-oriented framework.