Firefighter
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
At a Glance
Firefighter earns an average of $40,000/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Firefighting, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Fire Suppression Systems.
$40,000/yr
High school or GED
1 years
8
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Firefighters
Median Wage
$59,530/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.4%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Firefighting
Fire Suppression Systems
Good Driving Record
Emergency Response
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Prevention
Incident Command Systems
Fire Service
Fire Protection
Swimming
Hand Tools
Two-Way Radios
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
National Incident Management Systems
Physical Stamina
Communications Systems
Human Factors
Common Skills (4)
Certifications (8)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Valid Driver's License
First Aid Certification
American Red Cross (ARC) Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Firefighter II Certification
CDL Class C License
CDL Class B License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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