Firefighter

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Overview

As a member of the military, Firefighters prevent the loss of life or property due to fire. They perform a variety of tasks including aircraft rescue, structural, and wild land firefighting, automobile extrication, hazardous material, and confined space/high-angle rescue. Fire investigation, fire prevention and life safety inspection are also areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, and forcible entry operations
• Drive and operate all types of firefighting vehicles
• Inspect and test fixed fire suppression and detection systems
• Maintain fire department equipment such as ladders, hose, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, personal protective equipment, and all associated rescue equipment and vehicles
• Perform inspector duties, conduct inspecti...