Become a Firefighter

OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION
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 management.

WAGES
Fire Fighter is considered a medium to high-wage occupation, with moderate to good possibility for wage advancement with experience.
Hourly $6.08 - $28.95
Yearly $12,652 - $60,245

Source: O*NET online. http://online.onetcenter.org

COLLEGES OFFERING PROGRAMS
For more information contact a Maricopa Community College Career Center.

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