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Municipal Firefighters

Also known as: Apparatus Operator, Fire Alarm Operator, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Chief's Aide, Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, Fire Hydrant Operator

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School8%
High School Diploma32%
Some College27%
Post-Secondary Certificate21%
Associate's Degree8%
Bachelor's Degree1%
Level 104%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None34%
Up to 1 month2%
3-6 months8%
6 months - 1 year14%
1-2 years15%
2-4 years23%
6-8 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None9%
1-3 months1%
3-6 months12%
6 months - 1 year31%
1-2 years24%
2-4 years11%
6-8 years12%

How AI Impacts Each Task

28 tasks analyzed

Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.

Rescue victims from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.

Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.

Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.

Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Stress ToleranceDependabilitySelf ControlIntegrityAttention to DetailConcern for OthersCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityLeadershipInitiativePersistenceSocial Orientation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$59,530

per year

Mean Wage

$63,890

per year

Employment

332K

workers

Wage Range

$34,490 - $101,330

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$34,490Median: $59,530$101,330
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