Also called: Refinery Firefighter, Plant Emergency Responder
Protects oil refineries, chemical plants, and factories from fires and chemical emergencies.
Industrial firefighters train for massive fuel fires and toxic leaks, inspect plant safety gear, and respond within the facility. Refinery fire brigades often pay well above city departments.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma, EMT certification, fire academy (Firefighter I/II), and passing written and physical (CPAT) tests. Industrial firefighting training (e.g., Texas A&M TEEX).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fire Science, Chemical Technology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Plant sensors and fixed monitors catch more fires early; fighting fuel fires and leaks stays human.
Classes: Chemistry, PE / strength training, Industrial safety CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-2011.
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