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Firefighter


Average Knoxville Salary: $26,632.00
Average National Salary: $34,365.00

Overview: Controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant.

Typical Functions
• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. • Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire. • Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures. • Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using ax, chisel, crowbar, electric saw, core cutter, and other power equipment. • Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. • Administers first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke. • Communicates with superior during fire, using portable two-way radio. • Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. • Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants. • May drive and operatefirefighting vehiclesand equipment.

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