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 | $24,890 | $29,120 | $37,820 | $48,630 | $57,790 |
Hourly Wage | $11.97 | $14 | $18.18 | $23.38 | $27.78 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Maine | 2,030 | 2,110 | 4% | 150 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Eastern Maine Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Bangor, ME | 2 years: 10 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
Southern Maine Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | South Portland, ME | 2 years: 22 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Unity College | Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | Unity, ME | 4 years: 1 4 years: 47 More than 4 years: 0 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Springvale | State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources | Springvale, Maine | 04/21/2021 | No |