Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, Fire Rescue Technician, Fire Technician, Firefighter, Forest Fire Suppression Specialist, Forestry Fire Technician, Hot Shot, Wildland Firefighter
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
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Annual Wage | $26,810 | $34,930 | $46,030 | $58,150 | $66,300 |
Hourly Wage | $12.89 | $16.79 | $22.13 | $27.96 | $31.87 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Arizona | 4,660 | 4,830 | 4% | 340 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Arizona Western College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Yuma, AZ | 2 years: 1 Less than one year: 0 |
Central Arizona College | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Coolidge, AZ | 2 years: 5 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Central Arizona College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Coolidge, AZ | At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 1 |
Cochise County Community College District | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Sierra Vista, AZ | 2 years: 2 Less than one year: 1 |
Coconino Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Flagstaff, AZ | 2 years: 10 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 3 |
East Valley Institute of Technology | Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation | Mesa, AZ | At least one but less than two years: 10 |
Eastern Arizona College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Thatcher, AZ | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 2 |
Estrella Mountain Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Avondale, AZ | Less than one year: 0 |
Glendale Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Glendale, AZ | Less than one year: 51 |
Mesa Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Mesa, AZ | Less than one year: 13 |
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