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Municipal Firefighters
SOC 33-2011.01
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
Zone 3
Protective Service
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening3.8
Critical Thinking3.8
Monitoring3.8
Operation Monitoring3.8
Operation and Control3.8
Coordination3.6
Service Orientation3.6
Speaking3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Public Safety and Security4.6
Customer and Personal Service4.3
Education and Training4.2
Building and Construction4.0
English Language4.0
Medicine and Dentistry3.8
Mechanical3.8
Telecommunications3.7
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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