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U.S. Department of Labor
Industry: Government; Labor
Number of terms: 77176
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Company Profile:
A professional who investigates and analyzes evidence of fires to determine causes and testifies as expert witness in court. Respnsibilities include: * 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. * Photographs fire damage and evidence of fire causes and stores evidence in vault. * Questions persons reporting fires, fire fighter, police, and others to obtain information. * Compiles investigation results, determines probable causes of fire, and reports results to superiors. * Cooperates with police and insurance companies to investigate reports of fires and stolen flammable materials. * Swears out warrants for arrest of suspected arsonists. * Gives testimony in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false fire alarms. * Investigates false fire alarm in cooperation with police. * Maintains records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects. * Responds to calls from schools and parents to instruct children in dangers of fires.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who maintains administrative records, chauffeurs fire chief, and performs related duties in fire department. Respnsibilities include: * Compiles administrative records and types reports. * Maintains sets of keys to high-rise buildings in area of responsibility. * Drives car to transport and accompany fire chief on rounds and to scenes of fire. * Inspects scene of fire to assess extent of fire and needs of firefighting crew. * Radios assessment to superior, using walkie-talkie. * Participates in fire drills, and performs fire fighter duties on chief's instructions.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment as volunteer or employee of city, township, or industrial plant. Respnsibilities include: * 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. * Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques. * May fill fire extinguishers in institutions or industrial plants. * May issue forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to be corrected. * May drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment. * May be assigned duty in marine division of fire department and be designated Firefighter, Marine.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who inspects premises of industrial plant to detect and eliminate fire hazards. Respnsibilities include: * Inspects fire-extinguishing and fire-protection equipment to ensure equipment is operable and prepares reports listing repairs and replacements needed. * Patrols plant areas and notes and investigates unsafe conditions and practices which might cause or increase fire hazards. * Reports findings to fire marshal with recommendations for eliminating or counteracting hazards. * Renders first aid in emergencies. * Patrols plant areas in which raw and combustible materials are stored, takes temperature and pressure readings from instruments, and reports undesirable conditions or takes steps to correct such conditions. * May instruct employees in fire safety practices. * May perform tests on fire-prevention equipment in plants where explosive or flammable materials are processed. * May participate in fighting fires.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers. Respnsibilities include: * Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. * Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after landing. * Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. * Renders first aid to injured. * Establishes firelines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area. * May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is involved. * May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers. Respnsibilities include: * Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. * Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after landing. * Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. * Renders first aid to injured. * Establishes firelines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area. * May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is involved. * May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs and coordinates activities of governmental police department in accordance with authority delegated by Board of Police. Respnsibilities include: * Promulgates rules and regulations for department as delegated by regulating code. * Coordinates and administers daily police activities through subordinates. * Coordinates internal investigation of members of department for alleged wrong doing. * Suspends or demotes members of force for infractions of rules or inefficiency. * Directs activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining police records, and recruiting staff. * Approves police budget and negotiates with municipal officials for appropriation of funds. * May command force during emergencies, such as fires and riots. * May make inspection visits to precincts. * May address various groups to inform public of goals and operations of department. * May prepare requests for government agencies to obtain funds for special operations or for purchasing equipment for department. * In smaller communities, may assist one or more subordinates in investigation or apprehension of offenders. * In communities having no Board of Police, may be designated Police Commissioner II.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of squad of police officers i assigned to patrol, in car or on foot, designated area of municipality. Respnsibilities include: * Assumes command of squad at precinct or headquarters, inspects uniforms and equipment, and reads orders to squad. * Cruises in car to observe police officer i on post or in cars for efficiency and appearance and to direct them in duties. * Reports infractions of rules to superiors. * Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within area and takes necessary action until arrival of superior. * Reports dangers in streets or sidewalks, such as holes, obstructions, or leaking gas mains. * May be designated according to assigned duty of force members supervised as Police Sergeant, Radio Patrol; or according to type facility assigned as Airport Safety And Security Duty Officer.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in gathering, cataloging, and identifying evidence, and maintaining police department records. Respnsibilities include: * Conceives, develops, and installs police record keeping and cross-filing system to ensure ready retrieval. * Directs exchange of criminal records by mail or facsimile transmission between department and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. * Maintains evidence file of active criminal cases. * Assigns police officer, identification and records to duties according to departmental work load. * Reviews informational requests to determine whether release of information on cases to public is in accord with law and department policy. * Directs subordinates in preparation of statistical and activity records and reviews reports for accuracy prior to release. * Analyzes and resolves work problems or supervises subordinates in resolving problems. * Prepares budget for unit and submits to police chief for review. * May perform duties of subordinate officers.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of personnel assigned to police precinct station. Respnsibilities include: * Assumes responsibility for safekeeping of money and valuables taken from prisoners, lost or stolen articles, and property held as evidence. * Supervises work of police officer ii or police officer i who search suspects. * Supervises telephone operator engaged in sending and receiving police communication by telephone and radio systems. * Receives notification and informs commanding officer of calls and orders received over police communication systems. * Records information, such as name of arresting officer and prisoner's name, address, and charge, to complete precinct activity reports for commanding officer. * Commands subordinate officers and subordinate personnel on assigned duty and assumes responsibility for efficiency and discipline of workers under command. * Assumes command of station house in absence of commanding officer. * May make inspection tour of police beats in precinct area. * May supervise and coordinate activities of police clerical staff. * May be designated according to rank as Desk Captain; Desk Lieutenant; Desk Sergeant.
Industry:Professional careers