Firefighters
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Firefighters control and put out fires or answer emergency situations where an individual’s well-being, possessions, or the environment are in jeopardy. Their responsibilities may include fire deterrence, emergency medical examination, dangerous material response, search and rescue, and disaster relief.
Estimated Income
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
297700
Job Openings By 2020
297700
Growth Rate
8.6%