How do they match: Firefighters

  • Medic
  • Driver
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire Medic
  • Fire Technician
  • Fire Suppression Technician
  • Forestry Fire Technician
  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Water and Fire Technician
  • Water and Fire Tech

  • Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support.
  • Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences.
  • Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.

  • Attend training to learn new skills or update knowledge.
  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
  • Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
  • Treat medical emergencies.