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Introduction to Fire Protection 3rd EditionRobert Klinoff
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
• 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
• Works at federal installations– Mostly at military bases
• Job description, requirements, and promotional opportunities much like firefighter fire department municipal
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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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Figure 2-2
Firefighter paramedic checking infant for injuries
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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
• 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
• 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/Telecommunicator
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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
• 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
• 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
• 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 / Telecommunicator
• 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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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
• 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
• 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