How do they match: Firefighters

  • Fire Equipment Operator
  • Water and Fire Tech
  • Water and Fire Technician

  • Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
  • Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
  • Orient self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collect supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
  • Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.