As a Fire Service Vehicle Operator, you will need to master following:

• apply advanced driving techniques
• drive firetruck under emergency conditions
• ensure public safety and security
• operate specialised equipment in emergency
• perform search and rescue missions
• tolerate stress

More generally, a fire service vehicle operator is also versed in:

• drive vehicles
• extinguish fires
• fire prevention procedures
• fire safety regulations
• fire-fighting systems
• first aid
• health and safety regulations
• hydraulics
• manage emergency care situations
• manage major incidents
• operate emergency equipment
• perform risk analysis
• provide first aid
• react calmly in stressful situations
• select hazard control
• use different types of fire extinguishers
• work as a team in a hazardous environment

It also helps to know the following:

• contain fires
• maintain safety systems
• relay messages through radio and telephone systems
• use geographic information systems
• educate public on fire safety
• evacuate people from buildings
• perform minor repairs to equipment
• use different communication channels