Fire and Emergency Workers

What the job involves

• Attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities

• Rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations

• Operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances

• Cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants

• Maintaining site security systems

• Administering first aid

• Attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques

• Training recruits in emergency procedures and practices

• Visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants

• Maintaining tools and equipment