firefighter

Description

Firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations. They oversee the evacuation of the endangered premises and ensure victims are rescued and taken care of by the appropriate professionals. Once the premises are clear of victims, they ensure the fire is extinguished, compliant with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

hydraulics fire safety regulations first aid fire-fighting systems fire prevention procedures health and safety regulations pollution legislation navy operations regulations on substances industrial tools vessel electrical system pyrotechnic articles legislation mechanics of vessels dock operations industrial engineering types of maritime vessels environmental policy

Practical Skills

perform search and rescue missions provide first aid implement fire safety management plans apply first response manage major incidents extinguish fires select hazard control evacuate people from buildings work as a team in a hazardous environment manage emergency care situations use different types of fire extinguishers ensure public safety and security avoid contamination maintain safety systems organise fire drills assist community manage personal professional development investigate maritime accidents contain fires install vessel's safety equipment assess impact of industrial activities ensure vessel security inspect industrial equipment perform risk analysis dispose of hazardous waste monitor disposal of radioactive substances monitor chemical process condition prevent marine pollution assist people in contaminated areas operate emergency vehicle drive firetruck under emergency conditions perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles maintain logbooks perform minor repairs to equipment evacuate people from heights work with chemicals educate public on fire safety operate emergency equipment liaise with industrial professionals operate marine communication systems operate marine machinery systems rescue in road accidents relay messages through radio and telephone systems handle flammable substances climb trees manage factory operations use geographic information systems use different communication channels assess contamination work safely with chemicals assess risk factors