A Day In The Life

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Firefighters

Average

$53,490

ANNUAL

$25.71

HOURLY

Entry Level

$31,130

ANNUAL

$14.96

HOURLY

Mid Level

$50,700

ANNUAL

$24.38

HOURLY

Expert Level

$79,340

ANNUAL

$38.14

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Firefighters

8,850

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Firefighters

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Probationary Firefighter

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Firefighter

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Fire Chief

Supporting Programs

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  Indianapolis, IN 46201      Degree Program

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Top Expected Tasks

Firefighters


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Firefighters

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Active Learning

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

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