Notes on employment for Firefighting occupations

  • Firefighting involves hazardous conditions and long, irregular hours.
  • About 9 out of 10 firefighting workers were employed by municipal or county fire departments.
  • Applicants for municipal firefighting jobs generally must pass written, physical, and medical examinations.
  • Keen competition for jobs is expected.



More information on Firefighting occupations from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Firefighting occupations occupation
Number of Firefighting occupations in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Firefighting occupations
Working conditions for Firefighting occupations
Significant points for Firefighting occupations
Training requirements for Firefighting occupations



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