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Municipal Firefighters
Job Information
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
Information
- Fire fighting involves hazardous conditions and long, irregular hours.
- About 9 out of 10 fire fighters were employed by local governments.
- Applicants generally must pass written, physical, and medical examinations, and candidates with some postsecondary education are increasingly preferred.
- Keen competition for jobs is expected because this occupation attracts many qualified candidates.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $45,420/yr ($22.71/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | Some college, no degree |