Firefighters
O*NET Code: 33-2011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
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💼 Also Known As
Airport FirefighterApparatus OperatorCrash Fire FirefighterFire Alarm OperatorFire Apparatus EngineerFire Chief's AideFire Engine Pump OperatorFire EngineerFire Equipment OperatorFire FighterFire Hydrant OperatorFire Management SpecialistFire MedicFire Suppression TechnicianFire Technician (Fire Tech)Fireboat OperatorFirefighterFirefighter DiverFirefighter ParamedicFireman
⚡ Skills (15)
Critical Thinking4/100
Coordination4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (17)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Affiliated Computer Services ACS FIREHOUSE
Data base user interface and query software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Fire incident reporting systems
Data base user interface and query software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Incident command system ICS software
Project management software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Plume modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Emergency Management Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Emergency Medical Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Paramedics
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Firefighters → Emergency Management Directors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (59% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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