the brave work of

the

firefighters Tomás Parra - Saray Botero

Main Activities and

Work Routines
Extinguishing fires in various
environments, such as
buildings, vehicles, and forest
areas.
Rescuing people trapped in
emergency situations, such as
fires or accidents.
Providing emergency medical
care, including CPR and first aid.
Maintaining and cleaning Professional Training
firefighting equipment.
High school diploma or
Practicing firefighting skills and
associate's degree in fire
participating in emergency drills.
sciences or fire prevention.
Training at a firefighter
academy, including firefighting
techniques, hazardous materials
control, and emergency medical
procedures.

Salary and Labor Data

Median annual salary for
firefighters: $44,260 in 2012.
Median annual salary for first-line
firefighter supervisors/managers:
$67,440 in 2012.
Labor outlook: Expected 19%
growth between 2010 and 2014.
How Do You
Prepare?
Written and physical tests,
including strength, coordination,
and agility.
Fire sciences classes at
community colleges or
universities.
Training at a firefighter school
with emphasis on fire
prevention, firefighting, and
emergency medical care.

Labor Trends
Increased demand for
firefighters due to population
growth in metropolitan areas.
Competition for vacancies due
to a high number of qualified
applicants