Also called: Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), Fire Department Mechanic
Repairs and maintains fire engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances so they are always ready to roll.
Fire apparatus mechanics diagnose diesel engines, fix pumps and aerial ladders, test sirens and lights, and sometimes respond to big fires to keep trucks running. They earn special EVT certifications.
Estimate from BLS bus and truck mechanics in local government.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Diesel or automotive technology training plus EVT certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Diesel Technology (trade school), Automotive Technology.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Diagnostic computers find faults faster; fixing pumps, ladders and diesels stays hands-on.
Classes: Auto / diesel tech CTE, Physics, Welding CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-3031.
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