Description
Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Fire Engineer (Army)
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Leading Firefighter
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers
Description
attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.
Tasks
- 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.