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 | $31,550 | $42,980 | $52,660 | $59,330 | $63,680 |
Hourly Wage | $15.17 | $20.66 | $25.32 | $28.52 | $30.62 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Nebraska | 990 | 1,020 | 3% | 70 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Metropolitan Community College Area | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Omaha, NE | 2 years: 9 |
Mid-Plains Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | North Platte, NE | 2 years: 1 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
Southeast Community College Area | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Lincoln, NE | 2 years: 8 Less than one year: 4 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Lincoln, NE | 2 years: 0 |
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