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.

  • Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.
  • Inform and educate the public on fire prevention.
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
  • Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
  • Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.

  • Prepare hoses or water supplies to fight fires.
  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
  • Participate in physical training to maintain fitness.