Firefighter (5043)
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At a Glance
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For students seeking state certification as a firefighter, classes are offered on both daytime and nighttime schedules in the Fall and Spring terms of each academic year. The program follows the curriculum established by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the Florida State Fire College in Ocala, Florida. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment as a Firefighter, if you are also an EMT or Paramedic.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Job Outlook |
According to the Program Director, recent changes in funding and legislation are likely to result in greatly decreased job opportunities, contrary to published labor market projections.
The following projections are based upon prior years’ performance and do not reflect the current reduction in funding.
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook: Increasing
Growth is estimated to be 3%
Job Openings: 1,226 estimated annual job openings (621 due to growth and 605 due to replacement)
Employment: 22,120 nwere employed in this occupation
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings:
Average Annual Wage: $44,283
Entry Annual Wage: $27,476
Experienced Annual Wage: $52,686
Entry Hourly Wage: $13.21
Experienced Hourly Wage: $25.33
Average Hourly Wage: $21.29
Earnings vary by size of city or county, experience, classification, position, and geographic location. Firefighters often work overtime which is not reflected in the information above.
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Emotionally stable, have good eyesight and excellent physical stamina. Must be resourceful, have the ability to make decisions under stress, communicate with the public, have mechanical aptitude, a good sense of direction, and the ability to read maps and floor plans. |
| Career Path Notes |
Successful completion of this Certificate Firefighter Program allows the student to sit for the State of Florida certification examination. Certification is required for employment as a Firefighter under Florida Statute 633. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a Fire Fighter in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed at. - http://www.pbcc.edu/fire/
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