By which title is the individual in charge of a company known

• A. Fire Chief
• B. Company Officer
• C. Captain
• D. Lieutenant

Answer: (B)

In the fire service, the person in charge of a single company on the scene is known by the role that emphasizes leadership of that unit—the Company Officer. This title clearly identifies who is responsible for directing the crew, assigning tasks, maintaining safety, and ensuring accountability during incident operations. It’s a role that can be filled by officers of different ranks (such as lieutenant or captain) depending on the department’s structure, but the designation “Company Officer” specifically describes the supervisory position over one company. The Fire Chief runs the entire department, not just one company, and while a captain or lieutenant may lead a company in some departments, the standard term that designates the on-scene supervisory role for a company is Company Officer.