firefighting
facts about the job
job description
Firefighters respond to emergency situations and primarily protect people, the environment and property from all types of accident and emergencies. They work closely with the local community to increase their level of fire safety awareness in order to help prevent fires and accidents occurring in the first place.
skills needed
• Prevention
• Self protection
• Rescue
• Safeguarding property
• Fire control
• Self protection
• Rescue
• Safeguarding property
• Fire control
degrees/education
A career as a fire fighter doesn't necessarily require formal education beyond a high school diploma or a GED; however, it may lead to increased employment opportunities and career advancement. Regardless of an individual's educational experience, a fire fighter's training primarily takes place on the job. Applicants are expected to pass written, physical and medical examinations prior to being considered for a job opening.
schools that offer firefighting education
aims community colledge
angelena colledge
anna marie colledge
salary
anywhere between $10 and $15
job outlook
it is expected to grow about 19% by 2018
sources
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/firefighter_job_description.htm
http://education-portal.com/fire_fighter_education.html
http://www.cappex.com/colleges/majors/Fire-Science/Fire-fighting-198
http://work.chron.com/yearly-hourly-wage-beginning-firefighters-4598.html
http://www.allthingspolitical.org/careers/firefighter_job_outlook.htm