Firefighter Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

Firefighter

Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas

Education Agency

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Firefighters respond to calls from the Dispatch for assistance, such as fires and home or automobile accidents.

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Firefighters evacuate and rescue people from burning buildings and accident sites.

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They operate fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.

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Firefighters understand building structures and how fire weakens walls and roofs. They know techniques for fighting fires in many different situations.

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Most firefighters have emergency medical training so they can use the medical equipment on ambulances to render first aid.

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Firefighters must have the physical strength to handle all types of firefighting equipment.

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Firefighters must be able to stay calm in stressful situations and work well with others as members of a team.

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Firefighters wear fire-proof uniforms, safety helmets, face masks, and air packs to protect themselves in a fire.

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Firefighters are on duty for 24 hours at a time at the fire station, which has living, eating, and sleeping quarters.

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Firefighters must have a high school education plus fire and emergency medical training.

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Firefighters work for small towns, large cities, airports, parks and recreational areas, and forest services.

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Firefighters are in increasing demand. Average wages for a Rookie firefighter is $49,000 per year and $65,000 per year for a Captain.