pump operator

Pump operators assist firefighting operations by controlling the pumps which supply water and other substances for extinguishing fires. They ensure the substance is delivered in the right amount and under the correct pressure through the firehose.

Alternative Labels

fire appliance pump operator

fire engine pump operator

fire fighter assistant

firefighter assistant

fireman assistant

firewoman assistant

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

coordinate fire fighting ensure public safety and security extinguish fires maintain hydraulic systems manage emergency care situations manage major incidents operate fire extinguishers operate hydraulic machinery controls operate hydraulic pumps operate pumps for fire extinguishing perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles use different types of fire extinguishers work as a team in a hazardous environment

Essential Knowledge

fire prevention procedures fire safety regulations fire-fighting systems first aid hydraulic fluid hydraulics

Optional Skills and Competences

educate public on fire safety maintain safety systems operate emergency equipment operate emergency vehicle perform minor repairs to equipment perform risk analysis relay messages through radio and telephone systems use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

environmental legislation environmental policy pollution legislation

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7c320679-131d-4828-87ed-94886614b7ed

Status

released

Occupations

pump operator

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI