A professional who controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant. Respnsibilities include:

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls.
• Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire.
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures.
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using ax, chisel, crowbar, electric saw, core cutter, and other power equipment.
• Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
• Administers first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke.
• Communicates with superior during fire, using portable two-way radio.
• Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
• Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
• May fill fire extinguishers in institutions or industrial plants.
• May issue forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to be corrected.
• May drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• May be assigned duty in marine division of fire department and be designated Firefighter, Marine.