Use different types of fire extinguishers

Description

Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 12 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 15 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Essential for

  • Fire service vehicle operator
    Fire service vehicle operators drive and operate emergency fire service vehicles such as firetrucks. They specialise in emergency driving and assist firefighting operations. They e…
  • Industrial firefighter
    Industrial firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in industrial areas or facilities. They actively respond to …
  • Ordinary seaman
    Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship's deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship.…
  • Sailor
    Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish…
  • Malt kiln operator
    Malt kiln operators tend kiln machines and equipment while supervising that the grain roasting operation maintains in specified roasting parameters. Other titles The following job …
  • Pump operator
    Pump operators assist firefighting operations by controlling the pumps which supply water and other substances for extinguishing fires. They ensure the substance is delivered in th…
  • Firefighter
    Firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations. They oversee the evacuation of the endangered premises and ensure vict…
  • Marine firefighter
    Marine firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in marine environments. They actively respond to contain fires a…
  • Ship assistant engineer
    Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship's hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering…
  • Chief fire officer
    Chief fire officers supervise a fire department. They coordinate the operations of the department, and supervise and lead the fire and rescue staff during firefighting and rescue a…
  • Matrose
    Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine…
  • Decksman
    A decksman (plural: decksmen) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an…

Optional for

  • Fire prevention and protection engineer
    Fire prevention and protection engineers study, design, and developed innovative solutions aimed to the prevention of fire and the protection of people, natural sites, and urban ar…
  • Fire protection technician
    Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to e…
  • Firefighter instructor
    Firefighter instructors train probationary, new academy recruits, or cadets, on the theory and practice necessary to become a firefighter. They conduct theoretical lectures on acad…

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