How do they match: Firefighters

  • Water and Fire Tech
  • Water and Fire Technician
  • Apparatus Operator
  • Fire Alarm Operator
  • Fire Engine Pump Operator
  • Fire Equipment Operator
  • Fire Hydrant Operator
  • Fireboat Operator
  • Ladder Operator

  • Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • 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.

  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Treat medical emergencies.
  • Prepare hoses or water supplies to fight fires.
  • Protect property from fire or water damage.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.