emergency response worker

Description

Emergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by the event, ensure the people involved are brought to safety, prevent further damage, and transport goods such as food and medical supplies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

flood remediation equipment operational tactics for emergency responses first aid

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

waste and scrap products pollution prevention pollution legislation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

evacuate people from buildings estimate damage provide emergency supplies coordinate with other emergency services evacuate people from flooded areas clean up spilled oil remove debris ensure compliance with environmental legislation treat flood damage perform environmental remediation

OPTIONALOptional competences

sort waste manage emergency evacuation plans manage emergency procedures remove contaminants perform risk analysis dispatch emergency personnel operate an emergency communication system provide first aid dispose of hazardous waste identify risk of flooding rescue animals perform demarcation provide humanitarian aid report pollution incidents use personal protection equipment avoid contamination perform search and rescue missions