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 | $30,740 | $41,190 | $50,920 | $63,390 | $82,320 |
Hourly Wage | $14.78 | $19.80 | $24.48 | $30.48 | $39.58 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Virginia | 10,370 | 11,020 | 6% | 790 |
United States | 335,500 | 355,800 | 6% | 24,200 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Central Virginia Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Lynchburg, VA | 2 years: 3 Less than one year: 0 |
Germanna Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Locust Grove, VA | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 2 |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Richmond, VA | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
New River Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Dublin, VA | Less than one year: 0 |
Northern Virginia Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Annandale, VA | 2 years: 1 |
Patrick Henry Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Martinsville, VA | Less than one year: 0 |
Southside Virginia Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Alberta, VA | 2 years: 1 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 4 |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Cedar Bluff, VA | Less than one year: 0 |
Thomas Nelson Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Hampton, VA | 2 years: 3 Less than one year: 2 |
Tidewater Community College | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Norfolk, VA | 2 years: 9 Less than one year: 12 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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Fire Protection Engineer | Jacobs | Arlington, Virginia | 04/21/2021 | Yes |