Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Fire-fighters - from $3,770 to $6,407 per month - 2025.
- A Fire-fighters typically earns between $3,770 and $5,118 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,046 and $5,453 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
- Controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and firefighting chemicals
- Fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments
- Rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations
- Preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents
- Informing the public about fire prevention
