Description
Emergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by the event, ensure the people involved are brought to safety, prevent further damage, and transport goods such as food and medical supplies.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform environmental remediationevacuate people from buildingsprovide emergency suppliesensure compliance with environmental legislationestimate damagecoordinate with other emergency servicesclean up spilled oilremove debristreat flood damageevacuate people from flooded areasavoid contaminationidentify risk of floodingperform search and rescue missionsprovide first aidperform risk analysisdispose of hazardous wasteremove contaminantsrescue animalsoperate an emergency communication systemdispatch emergency personnelmanage emergency evacuation planssort wasteprovide humanitarian aidmanage emergency proceduresuse personal protection equipmentreport pollution incidentsperform demarcation