PSOC Unit group 5411 — Firefighters

Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies; protect life and property; and conduct rescue efforts. Their 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: Aircraft accident firefighter, Fire aide, Fire brigade/marshall, Firefighter, Firefighting operative, Fireman/Firewoman, Forest firefighter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Fire control officer - 3151, Fire inspector - 3112, Fire investigator - 3119, Fire prevention specialist - 3112

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