Also called: Company Officer, Fire Lieutenant
Leads a fire engine or ladder crew on calls and runs the station during the shift.
Captains ride in the front seat of the engine, size up every emergency, and direct their crew. Back at the station they plan training, handle reports, and mentor new firefighters.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 8 years after high school. Promotion by exam after several years; Fire Officer certifications.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fire Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Report software helps; sizing up scenes and leading a crew inside stay human.
Classes: Physics, Leadership class, Health / first aid, PE / strength training.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-1021.
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