Description
Fire service vehicle operators drive and operate emergency fire service vehicles such as firetrucks. They specialise in emergency driving and assist firefighting operations. They ensure that all material is well stored on the vehicle, transported and ready for usage.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
tolerate stressperform search and rescue missionsprovide first aidperform risk analysisapply advanced driving techniquesmanage major incidentsextinguish firesselect hazard controldrive firetruck under emergency conditionswork as a team in a hazardous environmentmanage emergency care situationsoperate emergency equipmentreact calmly in stressful situationsoperate specialised equipment in emergencyuse different types of fire extinguishersdrive vehiclesensure public safety and securitymaintain safety systemsorganise fire drillscontain firesevacuate people from buildingsperform minor repairs to equipmenteducate public on fire safetyrelay messages through radio and telephone systemsuse geographic information systemsuse different communication channels