How do they match: Firefighters

  • Fire Equipment Operator

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
  • Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.