industrial firefighter

Industrial firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in industrial areas or facilities. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous substances to protect the industrial crews and premises. They ensure the industrial facility complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.

Alternative Labels

emergency response team member

factory firefighter

fire auxiliary

industrial fireman

industrial fire team member

industrial firewoman

site emergency response team member

site firefighter

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assess contamination assess risk factors assist people in contaminated areas avoid contamination contain fires dispose of hazardous waste ensure public safety and security evacuate people from buildings extinguish fires implement fire safety management plans manage emergency care situations manage factory operations manage major incidents monitor chemical process condition organise fire drills perform search and rescue missions provide first aid select hazard control use different types of fire extinguishers work as a team in a hazardous environment work safely with chemicals work with chemicals

Essential Knowledge

fire prevention procedures fire safety regulations fire-fighting systems first aid health and safety regulations hydraulics industrial engineering industrial tools regulations on substances

Optional Skills and Competences

assess impact of industrial activities handle flammable substances inspect industrial equipment liaise with industrial professionals monitor disposal of radioactive substances

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1cd93859-d796-4559-90c4-4b4597cd6e54

Status

released

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