How do they match: Firefighters

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire Equipment Operator
  • Fire Technician
  • Forestry Fire Technician
  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Water and Fire 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.

  • Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
  • Orient self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collect supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.
  • Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
  • Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.