1 introduction to fire protection 3rd edition. 2 chapter 2 fire protection career opportunities
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Introduction to Fire Protection3rd Edition
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Chapter 2
Fire Protection Career Opportunities
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Objectives
• Identify fire protection jobs in the public and private fire service
• List duties and requirements of firefighter trainee and firefighter
• List duties and requirements of firefighter/paramedic
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Objectives (con’t.)
• List duties and requirements of the position of fire heavy equipment operator
• List duties and requirements of the position of firefighter forestry aid
• Give examples of fire service jobs other than firefighter
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Introduction
• Fire protection jobs – Firefighter and non-firefighter positions– Public and private sectors
• Promotions available with advanced training
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Public Fire Protection Careers
• Firefighter jobs– Firefighter trainee - fire department– Firefighter - fire department– Firefighter - fire department federal– Firefighter paramedic– Fire heavy equipment operator– Forestry aid
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Firefighter Trainee - Fire Department
• Less pay and fewer benefits than regular firefighter
• Works under close supervision in a learning capacity
• Attends drills and classes• May operate equipment• Promoted to probationary status after
specified time and completion of training
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Firefighter – Fire Department
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Firefighter - Fire Department
• Standard entry level position• Responds to fire alarms and other
emergency calls• Assists in equipment maintenance• Administers first aid• May act as relief for driver/operator or
company officer– Can test for these positions after meeting
prerequisites
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Firefighter Fire Department Federal
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Firefighter - Fire Department Federal
• Works at federal installations– Mostly at military bases
• Job description, requirements, and promotional opportunities much like firefighter fire department municipal
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Paramedic
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Firefighter Paramedic
• Requires advanced medical training• Has increased medical responsibility• Responds in ambulance or special squad
vehicle• May include pay incentives• Provides opportunity for lateral transfer to
another department
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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Fire Heavy Equipment Operator
• Works primarily in departments that provide fire protection in Wildland areas
– Mostly in southwestern United States
• Operates bulldozers and other heavy equipment
• Constructs and maintains fire breaks and roads
• Usually a one-class position
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Safety Section Retirement
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Safety Section Retirement
• Provided for extremely dangerous and stressful occupations
• Primarily includes fire and police• Includes – Higher levels of benefits– Higher percentage at retirement
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Firefighter (Forestry Aid) Wildland GS3
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Firefighter (Forestry Aid) Wildland GS3
• Seasonal jobs for entry level personnel – Summer job for many college students
• Works in forest environment, often in extreme conditions
• Learns fuel management and fire suppression techniques
• Performs resource management tasks• Can lead to more specialized positions
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More Public Fire Protection Careers
• Non-firefighting jobs– Fire prevention specialist– Fire hazardous materials program specialist– Fire department training specialist– Public fire safety/Education specialist– Dispatcher/Tele-communicator
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Fire Prevention Specialist
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Fire Prevention Specialist
• Requires knowledge of codes and ordinances
• Performs routine field checks of fire prevention systems
• Assists in inspections and gathering statistical data
• Writes reports and assists in record keeping
• Provides hazardous materials disclosure information
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Fire Hazardous Materials Program Specialist
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Fire Hazardous Materials Program Specialist
• Requires chemistry or related degree• Evaluates potential hazards of unused
hazards and related materials• Analyzes and maintains inventory of
hazardous materials• Serves as technical advisor to fire
department • Interprets laws and provides information to
emergency personnel and the public
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Fire Department Training Specialist
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Fire Department Training Specialist
• Requires education in instruction and evaluation
• Plans, develops, and produces training, information, and educational materials
• Presents training programs to fire department and general public
• Reviews training programs, standard operating procedures, and member ability
• Researches and recommends new programs
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Public Fire Safety/Education Specialist
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Public Fire Safety/Education Specialist
• Ability to teach all age groups (see Figure 2-8)
• Provides public education within the community for all aspects of fire safety
• Coordinates community programs• Organizes fund-raising activities
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Dispatcher Tele-communicator
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Dispatcher Tele-communicator
• Requires computer knowledge, typing proficiency, and communication skills
• Firefighter position in some departments• Receives calls and dispatches equipment• Deals with emergency and non-emergency
calls• May be trained in Emergency Medical
Dispatch
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Private Fire Protection Careers
• Firefighter• Insurance companies representative• Industry• Fire protection systems engineer• Fire protection system maintenance
specialist• Inventors
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Private Fire Protection Careers
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Firefighter
• Plant protection for industrial facilities– Example: Northrop Grumman
• Wildland firefighting companies– Provide apparatus and crews– May also deal with structural protection and
hazardous materials
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Insurance Companies
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Insurance Companies
• Require fire technology personnel in loss prevention
– Inspectors– Emergency plan developers– Claims adjusters– Investigators
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Industry
• Employs firefighters, loss prevention specialists, and safety consultants
– Inspect properties for fire and other hazards– Develop and present employee training
programs
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Fire Protection Systems Engineer
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Fire Protection Systems Engineer
• Requires advanced degree• Designs fire protection systems• Plans the installation of systems• Designs specialized systems for system
operations
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Fire Protection System Maintenance Specialist
• Sells, installs, and maintains fire protection equipment
• Services fire extinguishers annually• Inspects and maintains fixed protection
systems and equipment– Sprinklers; systems to protect computer
rooms, etc.
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Invention and Innovation
• Firefighters respond to need for new tools and techniques
– George Smith (FDNY) invented fire hydrant– Edward Pulaski (USFS) invented Pulaski tool– Firefighters developed FIRESCOPE Incident
Command System (see Chapter 13)– Captain Scott Park aided in development of
Searchcam tool
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Summary
• Fire technology degrees provide opportunities in public and private sectors
• There is stiff competition for firefighter positions
• Education and experience are assets• Firefighting requires a wide range of
specialties to perform duties• Can work in a related field if medical
requirements are not met