Firefighters & Fire Captains

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Occupation Description

First-Line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers directly oversee and organize actions of workers engaged in firefighting and fire deterrence and control.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

60600

Job Openings By 2025

33100

Growth Rate

8.2%

Required Education

Postsecondary non-degree award
Specific Programs:

Required Work Experience

1 to 5 years

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth