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.

  • Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
  • Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.