Fire Fighters

What the job involves

• Attends the scene of fires and other emergencies
• Rescues and evacuates people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
• Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• Cuts openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
• Maintains site security systems
• Administers first aid
• Attends and participates in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
• Trains recruits in emergency procedures and practices
• Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• Maintains tools and equipment

Key values of workers in Fire Fighters

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Fire Fighters

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.