fire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
Fire service vehicle operators drive and operate emergency fire service vehicles such as firetrucks. They specialise in emergency driving and assist firefighting operations. They ensure that all material is well stored on the vehicle, transported and ready for usage.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
6 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.
first aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesapply advanced driving techniques
Being capable to effectively steer a vehicle in extreme situations using defensive, evasive or offensive driving.
drive firetruck under emergency conditions
Drive and operate firetruck in response to emergency situations, at a safe and controlled speed, complying with laws, regulations and standards for this type of activity.
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
operate specialised equipment in emergency
Operate equipment such as external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators, spinal and traction splints and intravenous drips in advanced life-support environments, taking electrocardiograms when required.
perform search and rescue missions
Assist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents. Conduct search-and-rescue missions.
tolerate stress
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Cross-sector
11 competencesdrive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
extinguish fires
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
manage emergency care situations
Manage situations in which decision making under time pressure is essential to save lives.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
operate emergency equipment
Utilise emergency equipment and tools such as fire extinguishers, wheel chocks, pocket lamps, and warning signs.
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.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
react calmly in stressful situations
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
select hazard control
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
use different types of fire extinguishers
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.
work as a team in a hazardous environment
Work together with others in a dangerous, sometimes noisy, environment, such as a building on fire or metal forging facilities, in order to achieve a higher degree of efficiency while heeding the co-workers' safety.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescontain fires
Take the appropriate measures to prevent fires from spreading.
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.
relay messages through radio and telephone systems
Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.
use geographic information systems
Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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Cross-sector
4 competenceseducate public on fire safety
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.
evacuate people from buildings
Evacuate a person from a dangerous building or situation for protection purposes, ensuring the victim reaches safety and is able to receive medical care if necessary.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
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.