How do they match: Firefighters

  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Rescue Worker
  • Tail Board Worker
  • Tiller Worker

  • 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.

  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
  • Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
  • 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.

  • Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
  • Rescue people from hazardous situations.