Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
Search to locate fire victims.
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
Locate fires or fire danger areas.
Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
Assess characteristics of fires.
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two- way radios.
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
Operate firefighting equipment.
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
Prepare hoses or water supplies to fight fires.
Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
Request emergency personnel.
Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls.
Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
Attend training to learn new skills or update knowledge.
Maintain knowledgeofcurrentfirefightingpracticesby participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences.
Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
Maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences.
Prepare investigation or incident reports.
Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.
Protect property from fire or water damage
Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants
Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke
Take action to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill
Educate the public about fire safety or prevention
Inform and educate the public on fire prevention
Participate in physical training to maintain fitness
Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness
Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment
Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning
Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations
Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary
Implement advanced life support techniques
Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support
Provide first air or rescue assistance in emergencies
Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support
Train personnel on proper operational procedures
Train new employees to control and suppress fires
Treat medical emergencies
Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support
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