Fire fighter competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Fire fighter position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Knowledge of alarm communications, fire behavior, self -contained breathing apparatus, forcible entry, ropes, rescue, first aid, fire safety, ladders, fire streams/hoses/nozzles and appliances, overhaul and pump operations. Basic knowledge of fire vehicles and equipment to include inspection, operation, and maintenance..
2. High School education or GED equivalency.
3. International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC), National Professional Qualifications Board (Pro-Board) or Department of Defense (DoD) Certification as a Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I & Fire Instructor I is required.
4. Basic fire fighting tactics & strategies, rescue procedures, pump evolutions, hose evolutions, basic first aid/CPR.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
6. Experience working with organizational fire and security policies and procedures.
7. Remote overseas assignment at Ascension Auxiliary Airfield. No family accommodations are available.
8. Must be able to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, multi-cultural, team-oriented environment.
9. Problem solving and decision making skills required.
10. Ability to stand and /or be active for long periods of time.
11. Valid U.S. driver''s license and U.S. passport required.
12. This position is assigned to Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills

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