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Municipal Firefighters - 33-2011.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Firefighter
  • Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Firefighter/EMT
  • Firefighter/EMT (Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician)
  • Fire Fighter
  • Fire Engineer
  • Fire Captain
  • Fire Fighter/EMT
  • Fireman
  • Fire Chief

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-2000 Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
33-2010 Firefighters
33-2011.00 Firefighters
33-2011.01 Municipal Firefighters

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Tasks

  • Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
  • Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
  • Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls.
  • Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Establish firelines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas near fires.
  • Inform and educate the public on fire prevention.
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
  • Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
  • Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies.
  • Move toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
  • Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Participate in courses, seminars and conferences, and study fire science literature, to learn firefighting techniques.
  • Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
  • Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
  • Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
  • Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.
  • Protect property from water and smoke using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites.
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
  • Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke.
  • Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.
  • Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.
  • Spray foam onto runways, extinguish fires, and rescue aircraft crew and passengers in air-crash emergencies.
  • Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.

Detailed Work Activities

  • authorize entry or exit of individuals
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct fire hazard inspections
  • control and extinguish municipal or forest fires
  • determine best method for attacking fire
  • drive emergency rescue or firefighting vehicles
  • drive truck with capacity greater than 3 tons
  • estimate size or characteristics of fire
  • follow police or emergency radio regulations
  • inspect buildings to detect violations of fire codes
  • judge terrain conditions for vehicle or equipment operation
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • observe fire to note changing conditions
  • operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
  • practice emergency firefighting or rescue preparedness procedures
  • read maps
  • use emergency medical equipment
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use fire suppression equipment
  • use fire suppression techniques
  • use first aid procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use hazardous disposal techniques
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use knowledge of fire, building or other codes
  • use knowledge of ventilation systems
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use rescue procedures
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • work as a team member

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Aircraft Handling (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Damage Control Basic (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Damage Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Fighter (Army - Enlisted)
  • Fire Protection Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fire Protection Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fire Protection Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Firefighter (Army - Enlisted)
  • Firefighter (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Shipboard Aircraft Rescue, Firefighting and Salvage Specialists (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Shore Base Airport and Aircraft Firefighter (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Fire Apparatus Engineer
  • Fire Engineer
  • Fire Fighter
  • Fire Fighter Diver
  • Fire Fighter Paramedic
  • Fire Fighter, Crash, Fire, and Rescue
  • Fire Medic

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Fire Apparatus Engineer
  • Fire Chief's Aide
  • Fire Engineer
  • Fire Fighter
  • Fire Fighter, Crash, Fire, and Rescue
  • Fire Medic