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 | $21,090 | $25,350 | $31,410 | $41,210 | $50,460 |
Hourly Wage | $10.14 | $12.19 | $15.10 | $19.81 | $24.26 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Kentucky | 4,280 | 4,590 | 7% | 330 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Ashland Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Ashland, KY | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 0 |
Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Prestonsburg, KY | 2 years: 0 Less than one year: 0 |
Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Lexington, KY | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 4 Less than one year: 8 |
Eastern Kentucky University | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Richmond, KY | 4 years: 16 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Elizabethtown, KY | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 1 Less than one year: 3 |
Gateway Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Florence, KY | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 19 |
Hazard Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Hazard, KY | Less than one year: 0 |
Jefferson Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Louisville, KY | 2 years: 8 At least one but less than two years: 8 Less than one year: 13 |
Madisonville Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Madisonville, KY | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 2 Less than one year: 5 |
Maysville Community and Technical College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Maysville, KY | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 0 |
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