fire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to ensure compliance to safety standards and protection from fire hazards. They inspect the equipment to ensure its functionality, and perform repairs.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competencesfire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesarrange equipment repairs
Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.
estimate damage
Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.
maintain safety systems
Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.
organise fire drills
Organise emergency procedures, practices and actions that should be performed to safely leave a building in case of fire.
perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
Keep firefighting vehicles ready for use at any time. Maintain all aspects of firefighting vehicles and ensure that vehicles function correctly.
Cross-sector
4 competencesinspect fire equipment
Inspect fire equipment, such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and fire vehicle systems, to ensure the equipment is functional and to assess its faults.
operate fire extinguishers
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
order equipment
Source and order new equipment when necessary.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencehabitat restoration
The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species. Habitat restoration also involves the mitigation of pollution, erosion, and deforestation. The restoration procedure to recreate biodiversity and an operating ecosystem requires knowledge on protection, management and re-establishment of species by returning biotic and abiotic factors to historical levels.
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Cross-sector
5 competencesenvironmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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handling of dangerous goods
The handling procedures for a variety of potentially dangerous materials, such as explosives, flammable or toxic gases, flammable solids/liquids, infectious substances, radioactive substances, etc.
hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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pyrotechnic articles legislation
The legal rules surrounding pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic materials.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceorganise fire station
Organise the place where fire engines and other equipment are housed to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
execute vehicle maintenance
Execute vehicle maintenance based on supplier or manufacturer instructions. This might include cleaning vehicle engine, cleaning vehicle interior and exterior, maintaining mileage and fuel records, performing non-mechanical maintenance tasks. Service small engines including hydraulic equipment. Check the oil and fluid levels on all equipment. Check vehicles and equipment to insure that they are in smooth and safe working order.
perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
test safety strategies
Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.
undertake inspections
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
use different types of fire extinguishers
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.