Typical Tasks
Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Self-Control
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
What key skills are needed for this job?
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Service Orientation
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
