FIREFIGHTER

WHY I WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER

• My Uncle inspired me because he was a firefighter
• I Want to protect the community
• I want to save peoples lives when they are in dangered

ABOUT THE JOB

• Firefighters control and extinguish fires
• They work as a team to fight fires
• They fight fires within their districts
• They use different firefighting techniques depending on the fire involved

EDUCATION PATH

• Firefighters must pass civil service and health exams
• To be a good firefighter you should take helpful courses
• High School Diploma is the minimum requirment for the job
• Technical colleges offer a associates degree for fire science
• University colleges offer programs for fire protection

OUTLOOK

• This will be competition and hard work
• This will find good employment opportunities

SALARY

EMPLOYERS

• Every town needs firefighters
• Their is a good percent of firefighters in every town

JOB OPENINGS

• There are good job openings everywhere
• It takes hard work and training

LEARN MORE

• Force entry into vehicles and buildings to fight fires
• Operate pumps, hoses, and extinguishers
• Repair firefighting equipment and fill fire extinguishers
• Teach fire protection

FUN FACTS

• Did you know in 2011 30,100,00 fire departments responded for service?
• Did you know a firefighters equipment usually weighs between 45 to 60 pounds?
• Their are 13 fire stations in just Madison

SOURCES

• https://careerlocker.com/Default.asp
• http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/firefighter-kids-12152.html