Pump operator jobs in Finland
Pump operators assist firefighting operations by controlling the pumps which supply water and other substances for extinguishing fires. They ensure the substance is delivered in the right amount and under the correct pressure through the firehose.
Pump operator - Which skills are essential?
The various types, qualities and applications of hydraulic fluids used in metalworking processes such as forging and moulding, consisting out of mineral oils and water.
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Work together with others in a dangerous, sometimes noisy, environment, such as a building on fire or metal forging facilities, in order to achieve a higher degree of efficiency while heeding the co-workers' safety.
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
Organize and direct the operations of fire fighting, according to the ship's emergency plans to ensure safety.
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.
use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
Control and operate the pumps of a firetruck or water supply to ensure the firehose is supplied with the right substances under the appropriate hydraulic pressure.
Keep firefighting vehicles ready for use at any time. Maintain all aspects of firefighting vehicles and ensure that vehicles function correctly.
Manage situations in which decision making under time pressure is essential to save lives.
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
Pump operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
Utilise emergency equipment and tools such as fire extinguishers, wheel chocks, pocket lamps, and warning signs.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
Drive and maneuver an emergency vehicle and operate its fixed equipment following standard procedures.
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.