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Firefighters

Also called: Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Firefighter, Wildland Firefighter

What They Do

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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