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| May be assigned any task from placing hose lines to extinguishing fires. generally not responsible for any command functions or supervision of personnel |
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| Often called an engineer or technician. Responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the scene safely, setting up and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once it arrives on the scene. |
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| Usually a lieutenant or captain who is in charge of an apparatus. This person leads the company both on scene and at the station. responsible for initial firefighting strategy, personnel safety, and the overall activities of the fire fighters on their apparatus. Once command is established, the company officer focuses on tactics. |
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| Watches the overall operation for unsafe practices. They have the authority to halt any firefighting activity, allowing the activity to resume only when it can be done safely and correctly. The senior ranking officer may act as safety officer until the appointed safety officer arrives or another officer is delegated these duties. |
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| Responsible for updating the training of current fire fighters and for training new fire fighters. Must be aware of the most current techniques of firefighting and EMS |
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| Responsible for the management of all incident operations. Position focuses on the overall strategy of the incident and is often assumed by the battalion/district chief. |
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| Fire Marshal/Fire Inspector/ Fire Investigator |
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| Inspects businesses and enforces public safety laws and fire codes. May also respond to fire scenes to help investigate the cause of a fire. Investigator may have full police powers to investigate and arrest suspected arsonists and people causing false alarms. |
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| Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist |
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| Educates the Public about fire safety and injury prevention and presents juvenile fire safety programs |
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| 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator |
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| From communications center, takes calls from the public, sends appropriate units to the scene, assists callers with emergency medical information, assists the IC with obtaining needed resources |
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| Fire Apparatus maintenance personnel |
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| Apparatus mechanics repair, service and keep fire and EMS vehicles ready to respond to emergencies. Usually trained by equipment manufacturers to repair vehicle engines, lights and all parts of the fire pump and aerial ladders. |
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| Usually fire fighters who control traffic and secure the scene from public access. (many also sworn peace officers) |
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| Info techs, are fire fighters or civilians who take care of department's computer and networking systems. Maintaining computerized fire reports, emails, and a functional computer network requires the services of properly trained computer personnel |
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| Public information officer |
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| Serves as a liaison between the IC and the news media |
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| Reviews plans and works with building owners to ensure that their fire suppression and detection systems will meet code and function as needed. Some fire protection engineers actually design these systems, and most hold an engineering degree |
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| Aircraft/crash Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF): Special |
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| Based on military and civilian airports and receive specialized training in aircraft fires, extrication of victims on aircraft and extinguishing agents. Wear special PPE and respond in specialized fire apparatus that protects them from high-temp fires caused by substances such as jet fuel |
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| Hazardous Materials Technician: Special |
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| Hazmat technicians have training an certification in chemical identification, leak control, decontamination, and clean-up procedures |
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| Technical Rescue Technician: Special |
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| Trained in special rescue techniques for incidents involving structural collapse, trench rescue, swift water rescue, confined-space rescue, high-angle rescue, and other unusual situations. Sometimes called Urban search and rescue teams |
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| SCUBA dive rescue technician: Special |
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| Trained in rescue, recovery and search procedures in both water and under-ice situations |
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| Emergency Medical Services Personnel: Special |
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| Prehospital care to people who are sick or injured. EMT-basic, intermediate, Paramedic |
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| Rapid Intervention Company/Crew |
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| A minimum of two fully equipped personnel who are on site in a ready state, for immediate rescue of injured or trapped fire fighters. |
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