Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
fire service vehicle operator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fire-fighting systems
perform risk analysis
tolerate stress
drive vehicles
operate specialised equipment in emergency
extinguish fires
health and safety regulations
perform search and rescue missions
manage major incidents
fire safety regulations
operate emergency equipment
ensure public safety and security
work as a team in a hazardous environment
manage emergency care situations
provide first aid
use different types of fire extinguishers
first aid
hydraulics
select hazard control
react calmly in stressful situations
apply advanced driving techniques
drive firetruck under emergency conditions
fire prevention procedures
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: firefighter instructor · pump operator · fire protection technician · fire commissioner · bus driver
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.