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Fire Fighter
Combats and suppresses fires, defends life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Picks hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream... [+] More
Combats and suppresses fires, defends life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Picks hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire. Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using ax, chisel, crowbar, electric saw, core cutter, and other power equipment. Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. Administers first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke. Communicates with superior during fire, using portable two-way radio. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants. Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques. May fill fire extinguishers in institutions or industrial plants. May issue forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to be corrected. May drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment. May be assigned duty in marine division of fire department and be designated firefighter, marine. [-] Less
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Fire Fighter Airport
Combats, suppresses, or anticipates fires and saves plane crew and passengers in response to actual or potential air-crash emergencies. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto... [+] More
Combats, suppresses, or anticipates fires and saves plane crew and passengers in response to actual or potential air-crash emergencies. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. Renders first aid to injured. Establishes fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area. May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is involved. May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions. [-] Less
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Fire Fighter Trainee
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 management.
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Fire Fighter Paramedic
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Fire Fighter Specialist
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 management.
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Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Fire Fighter First Responder
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 management.
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Fire Fighter / First Responder
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Fire Fighter Crash Fire & Rescue
Combats, suppresses, or anticipates fires and saves plane crew and passengers in response to actual or potential air-crash emergencies. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto... [+] More
Combats, suppresses, or anticipates fires and saves plane crew and passengers in response to actual or potential air-crash emergencies. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. Renders first aid to injured. Establishes fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area. May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is involved. May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions. [-] Less
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Fire Fighters Dispatcher
Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.
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Salary Survey Data for Compensation Professionals
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