UNIT GROUP 4985 FIRE FIGHTERS
FIRE FIGHTERS control and extinguish fires and protect life and property.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- operating pumps, spraying water, foam or chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers or other appliances to extinguish fires or to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
- rescuing people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
- cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
- administering first aid
- participating in fire drills, demonstrations and courses in fire-fighting techniques
- visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
Occupations:
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