Regardless of who has the hardest job, the success of a department is contingent on the success of all members. Robert Rielage offers advice for chief officers at every level for balancing operations and administration tasks.
| Fire Chief | 45 % |
| Assistant Chief | 13 % |
| Deputy Chief | 12 % |
| Division Chief | 5 % |
| Battalion/district chief | 25 % |
| Total | 230 |