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Municipal Firefighters

SOC 33-2011.01

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Monitoring
3.8
Operation Monitoring
3.8
Operation and Control
3.8
Coordination
3.6
Service Orientation
3.6
Speaking
3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security
4.6
Customer and Personal Service
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
Building and Construction
4.0
English Language
4.0
Medicine and Dentistry
3.8
Mechanical
3.8
Telecommunications
3.7

Key Tasks

1Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.
2Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
3Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
4Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
5Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.

Also Known As

Apparatus Operator Fire Alarm Operator Fire Apparatus Engineer Fire Captain Fire Chief Fire Chief's Aide Fire Engineer Fire Equipment Operator Fire Fighter Fire Hydrant Operator

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable wrenches Aerial lifting apparatus Aerial trucks Air bag lifting systems Air chisels

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