Firefighter

Description

Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property.

Description

Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls, control and extinguish fires and attend the scene of emergencies in order to minimise risk to community safety and security.

Tasks include

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls
• Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• Locates, rescues and evacuates people trapped in dangerous situations, and provides first aid and medical assistance to injured individuals
• Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• Conducts fire prevention and safety education programs for the public
• Maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles
• Participates in firefighting training exercises, drills and demonstrations