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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Move4
Perform rescue operations
+Lead the rescue at the collapsed shoreline boathouse: size up hazards, assign teams to search sectors A and…
Perform rescue operations
+Lead the rescue at the collapsed shoreline boathouse: size up hazards, assign teams to search sectors A and B, establish hose line protection, extricate victims to the triage area and confirm accountability to the incident commander.
The tools that do the workIncident command system ICSESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Extinguish fires
+Knock down the visible flames in the rear warehouse bay with a coordinated hand-line attack, rotate…
Extinguish fires
+Knock down the visible flames in the rear warehouse bay with a coordinated hand-line attack, rotate firefighters every 15 minutes, confirm water supply and ventilation, and report extinguishment and safety checks to the incident commander before leaving scene today.
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Respond to emergency calls
+Respond immediately to the active structure fire on Maple Street, don turnout, pack hand tools, confirm…
Respond to emergency calls
+Respond immediately to the active structure fire on Maple Street, don turnout, pack hand tools, confirm address and occupant status en route, perform primary search and suppression on arrival, and radio patient and building conditions to dispatch within first 5 minutes.
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Mitigate hazardous materials emergencies
+Establish hot, warm, and cold zones at the chemical spill on Interstate 9, don appropriate hazmat PPE,…
Mitigate hazardous materials emergencies
+Establish hot, warm, and cold zones at the chemical spill on Interstate 9, don appropriate hazmat PPE, identify the product and exposure risks, deny entry, apply containment or neutralisation per MSDS guidance, and brief the hazmat team leader before medical monitoring.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingGeographic information system GISjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Convincing1
Educate the public about fire safety
+Run a forty-five minute fire safety presentation for the third grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday…
Educate the public about fire safety
+Run a forty-five minute fire safety presentation for the third grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday at 10am, include home escape plans, stop-drop-and-roll demo, smoke alarm checks, and leave printed home checklist and assembly point sticker with the teacher.
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The daily work16
Participate in training and drills
+Attend the station training tonight at 19:00, take part in hose handling, ladder raises, and live-fire drills…
Participate in training and drills
+Attend the station training tonight at 19:00, take part in hose handling, ladder raises, and live-fire drills with Engine 4 crew, note hazards observed, and write a short after-action with lessons learned before watch change.
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Provide medical assistance
+Respond to the EMS call on Elm Street, perform primary survey, control bleeding, start oxygen and IV as…
Provide medical assistance
+Respond to the EMS call on Elm Street, perform primary survey, control bleeding, start oxygen and IV as indicated, package the patient for transport with Rescue 2, and record interventions and vitals on the patient care report before transfer to ambulance.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
+Don turnout coat, bunker pants, helmet, gloves, hood, and secure self-contained breathing apparatus with mask…
Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
+Don turnout coat, bunker pants, helmet, gloves, hood, and secure self-contained breathing apparatus with mask fit-checked, radio on channel 1, and confirm accountability tag with Captain before entering the warm zone.
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Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
+Cover exposed furniture with waterproof salvage covers, set up smoke ejector at the main stairwell to push…
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
+Cover exposed furniture with waterproof salvage covers, set up smoke ejector at the main stairwell to push smoke out, remove wet belongings to a dry area, and spray approved deodorant on affected surfaces to limit smoke damage before owners return.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingO*NET
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Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
+Protect the bakery interior and stock from water and smoke by deploying waterproof salvage covers over ovens…
Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
+Protect the bakery interior and stock from water and smoke by deploying waterproof salvage covers over ovens and shelving, set up smoke ejectors to clear the main room, apply deodorant treatments to affected areas, and record actions for the loss control log.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingO*NET
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Complete and file necessary paperwork
+Complete the incident paperwork for Engine 4: fill times, crew names, equipment used, and patient care…
Complete and file necessary paperwork
+Complete the incident paperwork for Engine 4: fill times, crew names, equipment used, and patient care rendered, attach signatures and incident numbers, file the completed packet to the station records and notify the chief by email that the report is filed.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Inspect buildings and properties for fire code compliance
+Inspect 12 Main Street and the adjoining bakery for code compliance: verify means of egress, emergency…
Inspect buildings and properties for fire code compliance
+Inspect 12 Main Street and the adjoining bakery for code compliance: verify means of egress, emergency lighting, sprinkler test tag, portable extinguisher service, and combustible storage practices, document any violations on the inspection form, and set a reinspection date with the owner.
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Participate in community service
+Staff the booth at Saturday's farmers market, run the smoke alarm demo, hand out home escape plans and smoke…
Participate in community service
+Staff the booth at Saturday's farmers market, run the smoke alarm demo, hand out home escape plans and smoke detectors, log names of attendees who request a detector and arrange delivery with the community safety coordinator.
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Respond to road traffic collisions
+Respond to the A431 collision, secure the scene, triage and treat patients, stabilize vehicles for…
Respond to road traffic collisions
+Respond to the A431 collision, secure the scene, triage and treat patients, stabilize vehicles for extrication, coordinate with police and ambulance, and complete a scene log noting times, witnesses, and actions taken for the accident report.
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Preserve evidence at emergency scenes
+Preserve evidence at the structure fire on Pine Road: cordon the entry points, log all personnel movements,…
Preserve evidence at emergency scenes
+Preserve evidence at the structure fire on Pine Road: cordon the entry points, log all personnel movements, bag and tag debris that may indicate cause, photograph placements, and brief the fire investigator before leaving the scene.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingWikipedia
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Provide ordinance regulations and safety requirements
+Draft a clear summary of applicable municipal ordinance sections and the fire safety requirements for the…
Provide ordinance regulations and safety requirements
+Draft a clear summary of applicable municipal ordinance sections and the fire safety requirements for the warehouse on 412 South Elm, including required permits, maximum allowable storage heights, sprinkler and egress standards, and vendor contact for inspections by Wednesday noon.
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Perform administrative public functions for communities
+Prepare the public-facing notice and the internal briefing for next Tuesday’s community outreach at Lincoln…
Perform administrative public functions for communities
+Prepare the public-facing notice and the internal briefing for next Tuesday’s community outreach at Lincoln Park: list fire prevention programs, inspection signup times, contact for permits, liability info, and the shift staff assigned to present.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia
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Oversee the evacuation of premises
+Create an evacuation operations sheet for the four-story Mapleview Apartments: primary and secondary egress…
Oversee the evacuation of premises
+Create an evacuation operations sheet for the four-story Mapleview Apartments: primary and secondary egress routes, assembly points by building quadrant, staff roles for search teams, priority resident lists, and radio channel assignments for immediate use.
The tools that do the workIncident command system ICSESCO
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Regulate the clean-up of the scene
+Write the cleanup regulation directive for the burned storefront at 88 Main Street: containment requirements…
Regulate the clean-up of the scene
+Write the cleanup regulation directive for the burned storefront at 88 Main Street: containment requirements for hazardous debris, contractor qualifications, permit to remove materials, required environmental sampling, and timeline for completion to present to the owner and code enforcement.
The tools that do the workFire incident reportingESCO
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Assess the damage
+Compile the damage assessment report for the house at 273 Grove Avenue: structural damage summary, estimated…
Assess the damage
+Compile the damage assessment report for the house at 273 Grove Avenue: structural damage summary, estimated zones unsafe for re-entry, likely fire origin area, preliminary loss estimate, and recommended next-step actions for building inspectors by end of shift.
The tools that do the workGeographic information system GISFire incident reportingESCO
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Fire incident reporting
+finish the fire incident reporting for the residential chimney fire on Elm Street, list personnel, apparatus,…
Fire incident reporting
+finish the fire incident reporting for the residential chimney fire on Elm Street, list personnel, apparatus, patient care given, and salvage actions, then route the completed report to the battalion chief.
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