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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 33-2011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Firefighters

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 assistance.

What this job is about

Respond to emergencies and protect lives and property.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Assess fire situations

    Evaluate the fire and surrounding conditions to determine the appropriate response.

  2. 2

    Dress in firefighting gear

    Put on fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus before entering hazardous areas.

  3. 3

    Extinguish flames

    Use hoses and pumps to direct water or chemicals onto the fire to suppress it.

  4. 4

    Rescue individuals

    Locate and assist survivors from dangerous situations such as burning buildings.

  5. 5

    Report and document incidents

    Prepare written reports detailing the specifics of fire incidents for record-keeping.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.