JOB OF A FIREFIGHTER

WHAT THEY DO

• They control and put out fires.
• They also save lives properties and the environment when in danger.

THE SKILLS YOU NEED

• You must be physical fit.
• You also must remain healthy.

HOW TO OBTAIN THESE SKILLS

• Work out regularly.
• Go to the doctor monthly.

THE HIERARCHY

• When you first get in you are just an EMT/Firefighter.
• As you work more you can get promoted to lieutenant and also go further to captain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Station: clean and specious.
• On the field: crazy, loud, fast paced, hectic, and extremely dangerous.

GROWTH OF JOB

• Projected to grow 5 percent from 2014-2024

PAY/HOURS

• Estimated 22.53 an hour
• Estimated 46,870 annually
• Hours are 24 one day and 24 off the next day
• Firefighter usually work more than 40 hours a week

BENEFITS OF THE JOB

• Health insurance
• Early retirement
• Pension plan
• Vacation pay

EDUCATION NEEDED

• High school diploma
• A EMS certificate (emergency medical services)
• Must pass physical and written test
• A EMT certificate (technician)

HOW TO GET THIS JOB

• You go to station to station asking for job openings.
• You may have to go to several stations before you get the job.

INTERESTING FACT

• You work on and off for a couple days then have 3 days off.