Emergency Responder (Fire Station)
きゅうきゅういん（しょうぼうしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Prison Guards and Firefighters
- Minor : Firefighters
Summary
A specialist affiliated with a fire station who provides first aid and patient transport at the scene through ambulance dispatches.
Description
Emergency Responders (Fire Station) rush to the scene by ambulance, administer first aid such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and hemostasis to the injured or acutely ill, and safely transport them to the hospital. This role requires situational judgment, team coordination, proper operation of medical equipment, and maintaining composure in highly stressful environments. Continuous learning is essential, including updating medical knowledge and attending advanced life support courses.
Future Outlook
With an aging society and increasing natural disasters, emergency dispatch numbers are expected to rise. Emergency operations may become more efficient through integration with remote medical technologies and AI diagnostic support.
Personality Traits
Calm and level-headed / Capable of quick situational judgment / Compassionate / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Night shifts and on-call duty / Shift work / Team-based work
Career Path
Fire Service Officer Recruitment → Emergency Squad Assignment → Paramedic Certification → Emergency Squad Leader → Emergency Manager → Fire Commander
Required Skills
AED Operation / Ambulance Driving / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Communication Skills / Emergency Paramedic Procedures / Hemostasis and Transport Techniques
Recommended Skills
Advanced Life Support Training / Communication Skills (English) / Disaster Rescue Techniques / Mental Health Care / Triage
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because site conditions change rapidly, requiring quick responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in medication administration and procedures is life-critical. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate instruction relay and explanations to patients and families are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because updates to medical knowledge and skills are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high stamina is needed for stretcher carrying during emergency transports. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires assessing situations and taking swift appropriate measures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm responses must be maintained in high-stress environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because tasks are executed in team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Basic Life Support Training
- Class 2 Ordinary Vehicle License
- Paramedic
Aliases
- Emergency Aid Worker
- Emergency Life-Saving Practitioner
- Emergency Squad Member
- Paramedic
Related Jobs
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Firefighter
- Nurse (Emergency Medicine)
- Paramedic
- Physician (Emergency Medicine)