Fire technician competencies

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire technician position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Valid Driver’s License
3. State of Alaska Class III Fire Extinguisher Permit
4. Ability to lift and carry 60 Ibs periodically on a daily basis.
5. Willingness to obtain and maintain State of Alaska Fire Systems Certifications for Alarms (IB), Sprinklers (IIB) and Special Hazards (IIIB).
6. Knowledge of inspection, repair, maintenance, and testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems.
7. Skill in the inspection, repair, maintenance, and testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills