How do they match: Firefighters

  • Water and Fire Tech
  • Water and Fire Technician
  • Hazardous Material Technician

  • 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.

  • Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
  • Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
  • 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.
  • Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.

  • Prepare hoses or water supplies to fight fires.
  • Protect property from fire or water damage.