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
manage major incidents
extinguish fires
apply advanced driving techniques
perform search and rescue missions
fire prevention procedures
operate emergency equipment
hydraulics
ensure public safety and security
fire-fighting systems
drive firetruck under emergency conditions
work as a team in a hazardous environment
perform risk analysis
fire safety regulations
react calmly in stressful situations
provide first aid
drive vehicles
use different types of fire extinguishers
health and safety regulations
first aid
operate specialised equipment in emergency
tolerate stress
manage emergency care situations
select hazard control
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.