5411-Fire-fighters

Job Title: 

Fire-fighters

Job Description: 

Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Tasks: 

Tasks include

  • (a) responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
  • controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and firefighting chemicals
  • fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments
  • rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations
  • preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents
  • informing the public about fire prevention.
Specific Occupations: 

54111
Fire-fighter/ Fireman/ Fire sergeant/

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Fire-fighter (aircraft accidents)

54113
Fire-fighter (forest) / Lookout man (forest fire)/ Patrolman (forest fire)

54114
Watchman, fire

54115
Fireman( aircraft accidents/ fighting fires/ forest)/Firewoman( aircraft accidents/ fighting fires, forest)/Salvage man, fire

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Source Of Info: 

Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2286