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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.

Fire Fighters are in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster and the Emergency and Fire Management Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$13.94 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   4%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls.
  • Drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Select hose nozzle and use hose to spray water or chemicals onto fire.
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Job Title Examples:

 Apparatus Operator,  Driver Engineer,  Fire Captain 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.