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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   $14.37 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   10.6%
Average


Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)

Skills Needed:

Job Title Examples:

Apparatus Operator,  Driver Engineer,  Fire Captain