# Competences — fire service vehicle operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1bb2aa65-1524-4961-8dba-ad25f34f195f).

## Essential

- **apply advanced driving techniques** (skill/competence)
- **drive firetruck under emergency conditions** (skill/competence)
- **drive vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **ensure public safety and security** (skill/competence)
- **extinguish fires** (skill/competence)
- **fire prevention procedures** (knowledge)
- **fire safety regulations** (knowledge)
- **fire-fighting systems** (knowledge)
- **first aid** (knowledge)
- **health and safety regulations** (knowledge)
- **hydraulics** (knowledge)
- **manage emergency care situations** (skill/competence)
- **manage major incidents** (skill/competence)
- **operate emergency equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operate specialised equipment in emergency** (skill/competence)
- **perform risk analysis** (skill/competence)
- **perform search and rescue missions** (skill/competence)
- **provide first aid** (skill/competence)
- **react calmly in stressful situations** (skill/competence)
- **select hazard control** (skill/competence)
- **tolerate stress** (skill/competence)
- **use different types of fire extinguishers** (skill/competence)
- **work as a team in a hazardous environment** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- contain fires (skill/competence)
- educate public on fire safety (skill/competence)
- evacuate people from buildings (skill/competence)
- maintain safety systems (skill/competence)
- organise fire drills (skill/competence)
- perform minor repairs to equipment (skill/competence)
- relay messages through radio and telephone systems (skill/competence)
- use different communication channels (skill/competence)
- use geographic information systems (skill/competence)