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.

  • Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
  • Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.

  • Assess characteristics of fires.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.