1. Inspects and tests sprinkler valves. 2. Inspects pipes, hoses, and hose houses of fire apparatus in plants, offices, apartment buildings, and similar structures. 3. Fills out inspection report on condition of valves, pipes, tanks, pumps, and alarms for superiors and customers.
1. Investigates and analyzes evidence of fires to determine causes and testifies as expert witness in court: Examines sites of fires and collects evidence to ascertain causes of fires, utilizing knowledge and experience in fire fighting and fire investigation techniques and equipment. 2. Photographs fire damage and evidence of fire …
1. Conducts research to determine cause and methods of preventing fires and prepares educational materials concerning fire prevention for insurance companies, performing duties as described under RESEARCH ENGINEER Master Title.
1. Advises and assists private and public organizations and military services for purposes of safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards: Makes studies of industrial, mercantile, and public buildings, homes, and other property before and after construction, considering factors, such as fire resistance of construction, usage or …
1. Designs and drafts plans and estimates costs for installation of fire protection systems for facilities and structures, applying knowledge of drafting, physical science, engineering principles, and fire protection codes: Analyzes blueprints and specifications prepared by ARCHITECT to determine dimensions of system to meet fire protection codes. 2. Determines design …
1. Administers fire prevention programs and enforces governmental fire regulations throughout assigned forest and logging areas: Inspects logging areas and forest tracts for fire hazards, such as accumulated wastes, hazardous storage or mishandling of fuels and solvents, defective engine exhaust systems, and unshielded electrical equipment. 2. Examines and inventories water …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembling and packing firearms. 2. May set up machines for tool tryout or prototype job to solve setup problem. 3. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.
1. Services mechanical, electronic, and optical equipment controlling naval guns, following blueprints and diagrams and using handtools and testing devices: Inspects and cleans optical equipment, installing new eyepieces as necessary. 2. Adjusts and lubricates gyroscope. 3. Repairs and replaces parts of motors and remote control equipment, communications equipment, and electronic …
1. Inspects, tests, and repairs conduits and fire-fighting equipment to secure property against fires: Turns valves to force water through lines to test them for leaks, breaks, and stoppage. 2. Replaces and repairs defective sections of hoses and pipelines, using handtools. 3. Inserts wire rod in hose of fire extinguishers …
1. Assists FIRE-EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR in testing, inspecting, and repairing fire-fighting equipment. 2. Performs other duties as described under HELPER Master Title.
1. Repairs and tests fire extinguishers in repair shops and in establishments, such as factories, homes, garages, and office buildings, using handtools and hydrostatic test equipment: Dismantles extinguisher and examines tubings, horns, head gaskets, cutter discs, and other parts for defects. 2. Replaces worn or damaged parts, using handtools. 3. …
1. Patrols assigned area of forest to locate and report fires and hazardous conditions and to ensure compliance with fire regulations by travelers and campers: Hikes or drives to vista points to scan for fires and unusual or dangerous conditions. 2. Reports findings and receives and relays emergency calls, using …
1. Maintains administrative records, chauffeurs FIRE CHIEF, and performs related duties in fire department: Compiles administrative records and types reports. 2. Maintains sets of keys to high-rise buildings in area of responsibility. 3. Drives car to transport and accompany FIRE CHIEF on rounds and to scenes of fire. 4. Inspects …
1. Controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant: Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. 2. Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire. 3. Positions …
1. Responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers: Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. 2. Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion …
1. Inspects premises of industrial plant to detect and eliminate fire hazards: Inspects fire-extinguishing and fire-protection equipment to ensure equipment is operable and prepares reports listing repairs and replacements needed. 2. Patrols plant areas and notes and investigates unsafe conditions and practices which might cause or increase fire hazards. 3. …
1. Locates and reports forest fires and weather phenomena from remote fire-lookout station: Maintains surveillance from station to detect evidence of fires and observe weather conditions. 2. Locates fires on area map, using azimuth sighter and known landmarks, estimates size and characteristics of fire, and reports findings to base camp …
1. Investigates and gathers facts to determine cause of fires and explosions and enforces fire laws: Investigates case when either arson or criminal negligence is suspected; multialarm fire results in serious injury or death; or fire takes place in commercial establishment of public building. 2. Examines fire site to determine …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of company of FIRE FIGHTERS assigned to specific firehouse: Inspects station house, buildings, grounds, and facilities, and examines firetrucks and equipment, such as ladders and hoses, to ensure compliance with departmental maintenance standards. 2. Responds to fire alarms and determines from observation nature and extent …
1. Directs activities of municipal fire department: Directs training of personnel and administers laws and regulations affecting department. 2. Evaluates fire prevention and fire control policies by keeping abreast of new methods and conducting studies of departmental operations. 3. Assumes personal command at multiple-alarm fires. 4. Supervises firefighters engaged in …
1. Tends machine that automatically smooths and cleans edges of ceramic flatware preparatory to firing ware in kiln: Selects rubber cushion rings according to ware being furnished and positions rings on vacuum cradle on machine turntable. 2. Inserts abrasive pads in adjustable arms that press pads against revolving ware and …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operations, such as assembling, cutting, planing, threading, or turning, to make anodes, electrodes, or other carbon products: Studies inspection reports or measures dimensions of finished product to verify conformance to specifications, using calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. 2. Analyzes deviations …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in polishing surfaces of plastic sheets to remove scratches, masking sheets preparatory to shipment, and weighing and tagging sheets. 2. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.
1. Cuts and removes temporary protective plastic covers, gore reinforcing tape, or stitches from closed gussets from shoes prior to dressing and packing operations: Presses shoe against friction-heated trimming wheel or inserts knife or other handtool between upper of shoe and cover, cutting cover at welt. 2. Removes material by …
