Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Firefighters
Average
$48,750
ANNUAL
$23.44
HOURLY
Entry Level
$31,530
ANNUAL
$15.16
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,520
ANNUAL
$22.85
HOURLY
Expert Level
$63,760
ANNUAL
$30.65
HOURLY
Firefighters
5,410
Projected job openings through 2030
Firefighters
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Probationary Firefighter
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Firefighter
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Fire Chief
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Firefighters
01
Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
02
Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
03
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
04
Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
05
Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
06
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
07
Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
08
Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
09
Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
10
Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.
Firefighters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Far Vision
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