What it pays
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Half of all Firefighters in the U.S. earn more than $59,280 a year — the middle 80% land between $34,910 and $101,040. About 345,990 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Firefighters”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$59,280typical pay / year
345,990people in this work
$101,040+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move1
Perform rescue operations
+Perform a rapid two-person rescue of the trapped passenger in Gate 12 concourse: confirm scene safety, don…
Perform rescue operations
+Perform a rapid two-person rescue of the trapped passenger in Gate 12 concourse: confirm scene safety, don breathing apparatus, remove the casualty to the ambulance staging area, hand over to EMS with vitals and injuries, then report status to the officer on duty within 10 minutes.
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Fixing3
Control and extinguish fires
+Bring the ARFF truck to Runway 27, position upwind, deploy the turret and two handlines, coordinate foam…
Control and extinguish fires
+Bring the ARFF truck to Runway 27, position upwind, deploy the turret and two handlines, coordinate foam proportioning, knock down the aircraft fuel fire, confirm hotspots extinguished, then secure the scene and notify the operations supervisor.
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Extinguish fires
+Attack the engine nacelle fire on Taxiway Bravo using a coordinated bumper-to-bumper foam sweep and one…
Extinguish fires
+Attack the engine nacelle fire on Taxiway Bravo using a coordinated bumper-to-bumper foam sweep and one handline backup, cool adjacent structure, monitor for reflash for 15 minutes, then declare fire out to the watch commander.
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Mitigate hazardous materials emergencies
+Isolate and contain the spilled jet fuel in Cargo Apron 3: set exclusion zone, don hazmat level A suit if…
Mitigate hazardous materials emergencies
+Isolate and contain the spilled jet fuel in Cargo Apron 3: set exclusion zone, don hazmat level A suit if vapour present, apply absorbents and foam blanket, notify airport environmental control, and start a written incident log for cleanup.
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Convincing1
Educate the public about fire safety
+Prepare and deliver a 20-minute briefing to Gate agents and TSA staff tomorrow at 09:00 about cabin fire…
Educate the public about fire safety
+Prepare and deliver a 20-minute briefing to Gate agents and TSA staff tomorrow at 09:00 about cabin fire prevention and evacuation priorities, bring handouts with escape row procedures, collect attendance and feedback, then file the training summary.
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The daily work16
Participate in training and drills
+Join the station training today at 0900 for live drills on vehicle fires and foam deployment, rotate through…
Participate in training and drills
+Join the station training today at 0900 for live drills on vehicle fires and foam deployment, rotate through nozzle team, pump operator, and search tasks, run debrief with crew captain and update the training log after exercises.
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Provide medical assistance
+Respond to the medical call on the south apron, perform primary survey, apply oxygen and hemorrhage control…
Provide medical assistance
+Respond to the medical call on the south apron, perform primary survey, apply oxygen and hemorrhage control as needed, prepare patient for ambulance handover to Airport Rescue Paramedic Jane Miller and record interventions in the medical record.
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Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
+Suit up for shift: don fire‑resistant turnout gear, secure helmet and visor, attach self‑contained breathing…
Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
+Suit up for shift: don fire‑resistant turnout gear, secure helmet and visor, attach self‑contained breathing apparatus, check facepiece seal and cylinder pressure, then report ready to the engine captain for station roll call.
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Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
+Advance with the attack team toward the fire source on Terminal B level two, maintain hose line position…
Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
+Advance with the attack team toward the fire source on Terminal B level two, maintain hose line position while assessing fire class and construction features, relay layout observations to the captain and adjust tactics accordingly.
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Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
+Ventilate and gain entry on concourse C by cutting a doorway and vertical opening where smoke is trapped, use…
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
+Ventilate and gain entry on concourse C by cutting a doorway and vertical opening where smoke is trapped, use axe and saw as directed, ensure team covers and charged lines are in place before breaching.
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Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
+Protect aircraft hangar contents after extinguishment by laying waterproof salvage covers over sensitive…
Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
+Protect aircraft hangar contents after extinguishment by laying waterproof salvage covers over sensitive equipment, run smoke ejectors to clear the bay, and apply approved deodorant treatments before releasing space to operations.
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Complete and file necessary paperwork
+Complete the incident paperwork for the last shift: fill in incident time, units and personnel, actions…
Complete and file necessary paperwork
+Complete the incident paperwork for the last shift: fill in incident time, units and personnel, actions taken, equipment used, injuries and signatures, attach photos and submit the file to station records by end of shift.
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Inspect buildings and properties for fire code compliance
+Survey Terminal B and adjacent service yards for fire code compliance, inspect exits, sprinklers and storage…
Inspect buildings and properties for fire code compliance
+Survey Terminal B and adjacent service yards for fire code compliance, inspect exits, sprinklers and storage of hazardous materials, note violations with photos and measurements, draft a deficiency list and hand it to the fire prevention officer.
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Participate in community service
+Set up a community outreach station at the terminal arrivals hall on Saturday, bring safety brochures, demo…
Participate in community service
+Set up a community outreach station at the terminal arrivals hall on Saturday, bring safety brochures, demo extinguisher use, run a 20-minute kids drill at 11:00, collect attendee contacts and report numbers to the public affairs lead.
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Respond to road traffic collisions
+Respond to the collision on Service Road, secure the scene with cones, set vehicle stabilization, perform…
Respond to road traffic collisions
+Respond to the collision on Service Road, secure the scene with cones, set vehicle stabilization, perform casualty assessment, coordinate extrication with the rescue team and transport priority patients to the ambulance crew.
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Preserve evidence at emergency scenes
+Preserve potential evidence after the aircraft fire: cordon the wreckage, document locations with notes and…
Preserve evidence at emergency scenes
+Preserve potential evidence after the aircraft fire: cordon the wreckage, document locations with notes and photos, tag and bag anything detachable, log chain of custody and notify the investigator before any item is moved.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingWikipedia
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Provide ordinance regulations and safety requirements
+Gather the airport's explosive and hazardous material regs, cross-check them against the aircraft operations…
Provide ordinance regulations and safety requirements
+Gather the airport's explosive and hazardous material regs, cross-check them against the aircraft operations manual and state aviation code, then compile a one‑page briefing of mandatory controls, PPE, storage distances and notification steps for duty officers by Wednesday.
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Perform administrative public functions for communities
+Prepare a short community-facing report summarising fire prevention programs, mutual aid agreements, public…
Perform administrative public functions for communities
+Prepare a short community-facing report summarising fire prevention programs, mutual aid agreements, public evacuation points and our recent training outcomes, then send it to the airport director and the municipal emergency manager before Friday's council meeting.
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Oversee the evacuation of premises
+Lead the evacuation of Terminal B: assign exterior assembly zones, route staff and disabled passengers,…
Oversee the evacuation of premises
+Lead the evacuation of Terminal B: assign exterior assembly zones, route staff and disabled passengers, confirm stairwell and elevator procedures, log who is assisted, and radio the operations desk when each zone is clear, completing within 12 minutes.
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Regulate the clean-up of the scene
+Supervise scene clean-up after the fuel spill: ensure hazardous material contractors follow the remediation…
Regulate the clean-up of the scene
+Supervise scene clean-up after the fuel spill: ensure hazardous material contractors follow the remediation plan, verify decontamination of equipment and PPE, confirm air and surface clearance readings, and sign off before reopening the area.
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Assess the damage
+Conduct a rapid damage assessment of Gate C after the collision: document structural damage, mark unsafe…
Assess the damage
+Conduct a rapid damage assessment of Gate C after the collision: document structural damage, mark unsafe areas, photograph wreckage, estimate downtime, notify maintenance and operations with the preliminary report within 30 minutes.
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