How do they match: Firefighters

  • 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.

  • Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support.
  • 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.
  • Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke.

  • Protect property from fire or water damage.
  • Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.