Occupational Employment Statistics
33-2011 Firefighters
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
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Southwest Minnesota
| 300 | 45 | $19.31/hr | $12.47/hr | $15.06/hr | $19.20/hr | $20.19/hr | $25.73/hr |
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 530 | $25.50/hr |
| Public Administration | 4,230 | $19.18/hr |
- Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
- Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
- Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.