FireFighter
Occupations:
FirefightersFire Inspectors and InvestigatorsFirst-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersForest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsFire-Prevention and Protection EngineersIndustries:
Interurban and Rural Bus TransportationCommunity Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief ServicesSchool and Employee Bus TransportationElementary and Secondary SchoolsInvestigation and Security ServicesRespond to fire alarms quickly to regulate and extinguish forest or building fires
Operate firefighting and rescuing equipment such as aerial ladders, axes, fire hoses etc.
Provide emergency medical services with compliance to established standards
Inspect scenes of fire or accidents to identify causes or discover significant findings
Clean up fire scenes by removing debris and burned items
Respond to other emergency situations and assist those in need
Write accurate reports after incidents and submit them to superiors
Clean and maintain personal equipment and keep it ready for use
Participate in fire drills as a way to stay alert and up-to-date with job duties
Assist in public educational programs to help prevent dangerous fire accidents