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 | $28,190 | $40,540 | $51,960 | $62,300 | $73,280 |
Hourly Wage | $13.56 | $19.49 | $24.98 | $29.95 | $35.23 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Indiana | 7,460 | 7,930 | 6% | 570 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Ball State University | Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | Muncie, IN | Less than one year: 1 |
Ivy Tech Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Indianapolis, IN | 2 years: 26 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 14 |
Purdue University Global | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | 2 years: 1 4 years: 6 |
Purdue University Global | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Indianapolis, IN | 2 years: 31 |
Vincennes University | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Vincennes, IN | 2 years: 21 Less than one year: 1 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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CNC Machine Operator | Task Force Tips, Inc. | Valparaiso, Indiana | 04/21/2021 | No |
CNC Maintenance Technician | Task Force Tips, Inc. | Valparaiso, Indiana | 04/21/2021 | No |
Mgr - District Sales | Oshkosh Corporation | Indianapolis, Indiana | 04/21/2021 | No |
Shipping Packer | Task Force Tips, Inc. | Valparaiso, Indiana | 04/21/2021 | No |
Toolmaker | Task Force Tips, Inc. | Valparaiso, Indiana | 04/21/2021 | No |