Ambulance Driver (Fire Station)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Prison Guards and Firefighters
- Minor : Firefighters
Summary
A job affiliated with a fire station that safely and quickly drives ambulances to transport injured or ill individuals to medical institutions. Also handles on-site initial response support and in-vehicle environment management.
Description
Ambulance drivers, affiliated with fire stations, drive emergency vehicles to rush to the scenes of injuries or illnesses, and as needed, coordinate with emergency squad members or life-saving technicians to transport to hospitals. During emergency driving, they must exercise legal emergency vehicle privileges while maintaining safe driving. They also handle equipment preparation at the scene, patient securing and transport assistance, vehicle inspections, etc., requiring prompt and courteous responses. Even at night, in bad weather, or during traffic congestion, they must make calm judgments and perform duties in a high-tension environment.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for emergency transport is on the rise. Improvements in safe driving technology and the introduction of remote monitoring using ICT are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Excellent Judgment / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night Shifts and On-Call Duty / Shift Work / Standby / Team Operations
Career Path
Ambulance Driver → Emergency Responder → Squad Leader (Operations Management) → Fire Department Executive
Required Skills
Handling of Emergency Equipment / Initial Life-Saving Procedures / Legal Knowledge / Radio Equipment Operation / Safe Driving
Recommended Skills
AED Operation / Advanced Driving Skills / First Aid and Emergency Care / Geographical and Map Reading Ability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because situations differ greatly at each site, requiring the ability to adapt immediately. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because meticulous attention is essential for vehicle and equipment maintenance as well as patient securing. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to appropriately exchange information and collaborate with squad members and medical staff. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because of high physical demands from long hours of driving and transport work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to judge and take optimal actions in response to changes in traffic conditions or site environments during emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to maintain calmness in life-threatening situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they act as one with emergency squad members and medical staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily transport operations, with almost no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Class 2 Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
- Emergency Life-Saving Technician License
Aliases
- Ambulance Driver
- Emergency Squad Member (Driving Duty)
Related Jobs
- Driver Positions
- Emergency Life-Saving Technician
- Emergency Responder
- Firefighter