Fire Fighters
Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
There are two types of fire fighters. Forest fire fighters work only on fires in forests and rangelands. City fire fighters handle all other fires.
Quick Facts
Wages: Below the median $14.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
10.6%
Average
Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
Skills Needed:
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Fire suppression hand tools, Fire or rescue trucks, Power saws
- Technology: Data base user interface and query software, Spreadsheet software, Analytical or scientific software
Job Title Examples:
Apparatus Operator, Driver Engineer, Fire Captain
