Firefighter
Uk/Kuwait/Iraq/ Ascension Islands/Falkland Islands
•responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance;•attending emergency incidents including fires, road accidents, floods, terrorist incidents, spillages of dangerous substances, and rail and air crashes;•rescuing trapped people and animals;•minimising distress and suffering, including giving first aid before ambulance crews arrive;•safeguarding your own and other people's personal safety at all times;•cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;•taking time to become familiar with local streets, roads and buildings so you can respond to emergency calls with speed and efficiency;•inspecting and maintaining the appliance (fire engine) and its equipment, assisting in testing fire hydrants and checking emergency water supplies;•undertaking drills and physical training and taking part in training on techniques, use of equipment and related matters;•maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter;•educating and informing the public to promote fire safety by giving talks in schools and to local organisations, as well as home visits to offer advice, etc;•maintaining links with the local community.