Firefighting might be the perfect combination of a job that pays the bills while offering the chance to help others. But it can be a hard job to get. Despite the potential dangers involved, firefighting attracts many more people than there are positions available, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the career is expected to grow by just 7 percent between 2012 and 2022, which is below average.
The jobs will likely come as communities are able to convert volunteer positions to full-time work and as the demand for emergency services due to an aging population rises. In fact, two out of three of the emergencies that firefighters respond to, the BLS reports, are medical — not fire-related.
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The jobs will likely come as communities are able to convert volunteer positions to full-time work and as the demand for emergency services due to an aging population rises. In fact, two out of three of the emergencies that firefighters respond to, the BLS reports, are medical — not fire-related.
Infographic by: www.schools.com
