Firefighter

Background

Firefighters respond to emergency calls to put out fires, rescue people from dangerous situations, and provide medical assistance. They work in teams at fire stations, maintaining equipment, training regularly, and staying ready to respond quickly day or night. The job involves physical fitness, quick decision-making, and working under pressure to protect lives and property.

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Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Fire Officer→Fire Captain→Fire Chief→Training Officer

Publications

Fire EngineeringNFPA Journal

Books

The Firefighter's HandbookRescue MeFlashover

Movies

Chicago FireLadder 49

Key Figures

Norman HallErika BrannockRon SpadaforaStacey Stoltze

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference628.9, 363.37For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

FirefighterFiremanFire OfficerEmergency Responder

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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