A Firefighter Driver Operator is a trained member of a fire department responsible for safely operating and maintaining fire apparatus (like trucks and engines) and their associated equipment, including pumps and ladders, during emergency and non-emergency operations. This role involves driving fire vehicles to emergency scenes, strategically positioning them, and operating pumps, ladders, and other systems to support firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials responses, while also performing essential firefighter duties and public education.