ONET Occupations » 33-2011.01

Municipal Firefighters

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.50)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.37)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.37)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.30)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.07)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.04)
  8. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.00)
  9. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.00)
  10. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.93)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.86)
  12. Repair - Things (3.82)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.76)
  14. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  15. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.63)
  17. Listen - People (3.62)
  18. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.58)
  19. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  20. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  22. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  3. Coordination (3.62)
  4. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  5. Monitoring (3.50)
  6. Service Orientation (3.50)
  7. Operation and Control (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Reaction Time (3.88)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  4. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  5. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  6. Response Orientation (3.75)
  7. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  9. Rate Control (3.62)
  10. Static Strength (3.62)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  12. Oral Expression (3.50)
  13. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  14. Control Precision (3.50)
  15. Stamina (3.50)
  16. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.60)
  2. Cooperation (4.49)
  3. Integrity (4.39)
  4. Concern for Others (4.37)
  5. Self Control (4.37)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.37)
  7. Attention to Detail (4.30)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.20)
  9. Initiative (4.14)
  10. Persistence (4.07)
  11. Leadership (4.04)
  12. Social Orientation (3.97)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.86)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.67)
  15. Innovation (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.53)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.50)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.40)
  4. Performing General Physical Activities (4.37)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (4.36)
  6. Getting Information (4.22)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.16)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.10)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.05)
  10. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.00)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.00)
  12. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.97)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.95)
  14. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.93)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.83)
  16. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.82)
  17. Training and Teaching Others (3.76)
  18. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.75)
  19. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.58)
  20. Coaching and Developing Others (3.55)
  21. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.50)
  1. Drive Emergency Rescue Or Firefighting Vehicles (4.50)
  2. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (4.50)
  3. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.37)
  4. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (4.37)
  5. Practice Emergency Firefighting Or Rescue Preparedness Procedures (4.37)
  6. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.37)
  7. Read Maps (4.22)
  8. Observe Fire To Note Changing Conditions (4.10)
  9. Use Fire Suppression Equipment (4.00)
  10. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.00)
  11. Use Emergency Medical Equipment (4.00)
  12. Operate Emergency Fire Or Rescue Equipment (4.00)
  13. Authorize Entry Or Exit Of Individuals (4.00)
  14. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.00)
  15. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (4.00)
  16. Work As A Team Member (3.95)
  17. Follow Police Or Emergency Radio Regulations (3.93)
  18. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (3.93)
  19. Use Rescue Procedures (3.93)
  20. Use Fire Suppression Techniques (3.93)
  21. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.93)
  22. Use Knowledge Of Fire, Building Or Other Codes (3.93)
  23. Use Hazardous Disposal Techniques (3.93)
  24. Use Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems (3.93)
  25. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.93)
  26. Use First Aid Procedures (3.93)
  27. Maintain Or Repair Cargo Or Passenger Vehicle (3.82)
  28. Communicate Technical Information (3.75)
  29. Inspect Buildings To Detect Violations Of Fire Codes (3.58)
  30. Conduct Fire Hazard Inspections (3.58)