Also called: Wildland Fire Medic, Line EMT
Provides emergency medical care to firefighters out on the fire line.
Fireline medics hike with crews carrying medical gear, treat burns, heat illness, cuts, and bee stings, and arrange helicopter evacuations if someone is hurt badly. Many work for private contractors during fire season.
Seasonal; overtime heavy.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. EMT or paramedic certification plus wildland fire training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Telemedicine links to doctors help; hiking with crews and treating injuries stays human.
Classes: Anatomy & physiology, Biology, Health / first aid, PE / fitness.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2043.
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