
Emergency Services
People working in emergency services need to react fast and work together, often in crisis situations. On the front line, frequently changing teams mean that team members mean that flexibility, adaptability and communication skills are key. And behind the scenes, people in leadership roles need to be responsive and decisive.
According to research by global employment specialists Monster, some of the key skills and attributes required of staff working in police, fire and paramedic roles include the ability to react and respond decisively in a crisis, staying calm and reassuring frightened members of the public, and an ability to weigh up situations and take appropriate action.