fire service vehicle operator

Fire service vehicle operators drive and operate emergency fire service vehicles such as firetrucks. They specialise in emergency driving and assist firefighting operations. They ensure that all material is well stored on the vehicle, transported and ready for usage.

Alternative Labels

crew manager

emergency fire service vehicle operator

fire and rescue service truck operator

fire and rescue service vehicle operator

fire appliance driver

fire appliance operator

fire engine driver

fire engine operator

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

apply advanced driving techniques drive firetruck under emergency conditions drive vehicles ensure public safety and security extinguish fires manage emergency care situations manage major incidents operate emergency equipment operate specialised equipment in emergency perform risk analysis perform search and rescue missions provide first aid react calmly in stressful situations select hazard control tolerate stress 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 health and safety regulations hydraulics

Optional Skills and Competences

contain fires educate public on fire safety evacuate people from buildings maintain safety systems organise fire drills perform minor repairs to equipment relay messages through radio and telephone systems use different communication channels use geographic information systems

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1bb2aa65-1524-4961-8dba-ad25f34f195f

Status

released

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