- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
- Annual Median Wage$ 35,592$28,591
$48,328Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately 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 AnnualJob Growth +0.9%Job Opening 104Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Fire Fighter I & II [NC Department of Insurance OSFM]
Private Training Programs12111327Change 116