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Rescue people from hazardous situations

This depends on human connection: empathy, trust, being physically present and responding to someone in real time. People can tell the difference.

Part of Intervene in crisis situations or emergencies, under the O*NET work activity group Assisting and Caring for Others. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 7 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.Stays human Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
• Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.Stays human First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
• Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.Stays human Firefighters
• Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.Stays human Firefighters
• Search to locate fire survivors.Stays human Firefighters
• Participate in search-and-rescue operations.Stays human Fish and Game Wardens

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.Stays human First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers