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emergency response worker

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Emergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by the event, ensure the people involved are brought to safety, prevent further damage, and transport goods such as food and medical supplies.

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Competences
33
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
20

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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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.

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flood remediation equipment

The operation of the necessary tools and equipment used in flood damage and remediation activities, such as pumping flooded properties.

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operational tactics for emergency responses

The characteristics and proceedings of operational tactics for emergency responses especially at major incidents and catastrophes.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

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provide emergency supplies

Identify the need for supplies in emergency aid, such as specialised equipment for waste removal and transportation, or supplies to aid victims, and ensure the necessary supplies are delivered.

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Sector-specific

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clean up spilled oil

Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.

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estimate damage

Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.

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perform environmental remediation

Carry out activities which ensure the removal of sources of pollution and contamination from the environment, in compliance with environmental remediation regulations.

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remove debris

Remove the waste from a construction or demolition site, or debris caused as consequence of a natural disaster, in order to secure the area and facilitate further working operations.

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coordinate with other emergency services

Coordinate the firefighters' work with the activities of the emergency medical services and of the police.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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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.

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evacuate people from flooded areas

Evacuate people from areas heavily affected by floods and flood damage, and ensure they reach a safe place where they have access to medical treatment if necessary.

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treat flood damage

Treat damage caused by floods by using the necessary tools and equipment, and ensuring the safety of the public during remediation activities.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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pollution legislation

Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.

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waste and scrap products

The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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Cross-sector

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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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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

Occupation specific

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dispatch emergency personnel

Alert and dispatch rescue personnel to emergency calls and critical alarms.

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Sector-specific

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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.

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report pollution incidents

When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.

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rescue animals

Rescue animals found in situations which present an immediate or potential threat to their welfare.'

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avoid contamination

Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.

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dispose of hazardous waste

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

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identify risk of flooding

Identify the areas which are most at risk to be damaged by floods, such as areas close to rivers, as well as identifying the events which would cause floods such as changes in the weather.

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manage emergency evacuation plans

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

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manage emergency procedures

React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

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operate an emergency communication system

Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, automated vehicle locators, and satellite phones as required.

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perform demarcation

Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.

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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.

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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.

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provide humanitarian aid

Provide first-hand aid in dangerous or critical areas to the civilian population, such as handing out food and water, medical resources, setting up aid facilities, evacuation procedures, and ensuring the area's security.

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remove contaminants

Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.

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sort waste

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

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use personal protection equipment

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

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