Also called: Marine Firefighter, Fireboat Captain
Operates fireboats that fight fires on ships, docks, and waterfront buildings and rescue people from the water.
Marine firefighters in port cities like New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles drive powerful boats that pump thousands of gallons a minute, battle burning cargo ships, and pull people out of rivers. They train in boat handling as well as firefighting.
Estimate from BLS firefighters in large cities.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Firefighter academy, EMT, years as a firefighter, plus marine and boat-operator training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fire Science, Marine Technology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS firefighters, 2025-35.
Low risk for 10 years. Navigation aids and remote nozzles help; fighting ship fires and water rescues stay human.
Classes: PE / swimming, Physics, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-2011.
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