• Firefighters
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 31,503
    $23,911 range bar $62,436
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Firefighters control and put out fires and respond to emergencies involving life, property, or the environment.

What do they typically do

  • Respond to emergencies
  • Drive firetrucks and other emergency vehicles
  • Put out fires using water hoses, fire extinguishers, and water pumps
  • Find and rescue occupants of burning buildings or other emergency situations
  • Treat sick or injured people
  • Prepare written reports about emergency incidents
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Conduct and participate in drills related to rescue tactics, equipment use, and treatment of victims in emergency medical situations

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.4%
Job Openings 441

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