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 | $23,050 | $32,660 | $48,910 | $68,060 | $80,230 |
Hourly Wage | $11.08 | $15.70 | $23.52 | $32.72 | $38.57 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Missouri | 6,550 | 6,790 | 4% | 480 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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College of the Ozarks | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Point Lookout, MO | 4 years: 2 |
Crowder College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Neosho, MO | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
East Central College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Union, MO | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Jefferson College | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Hillsboro, MO | Less than one year: 0 |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Kansas City, MO | 2 years: 9 Less than one year: 53 |
Mineral Area College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Park Hills, MO | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
North Central Missouri College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Trenton, MO | 2 years: 0 |
Ozarks Technical Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Springfield, MO | 2 years: 10 At least one but less than two years: 13 |
Rolla Technical Institute/Center | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Rolla, MO | At least one but less than two years: 3 |
Saint Louis Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Bridgeton, MO | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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Service Technician Lead | Oshkosh Corporation | North Kansas City, Missouri | 04/21/2021 | No |