Firefighters

Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts. Tasks include - (a) responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies; (b) controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and firefighting chemicals; (c) fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments; (d) rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; (e) preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents; (f) informing the public about fire prevention. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Firefighter - Forest firefighter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Fire inspector - 3112 - Fire prevention specialist - 3112 - Fire investigator - 3119.