The average annual wage of the occupations is $60,390 and $29 per hour. 5 vocational programs could be taken for the Firefighters career. Based on BLS data, a total of 315,460 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Firefighters is $3,136. The average length of the programs is 461 hours and the average completion time is 5.00 months.
The following 5 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Firefighters.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 7 | $19,459 | - | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 119 | $33,275 | - | - | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 263 | $3,136 | $661 | 461 Hours | 5.00 Months |
| Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| Fire Protection (other) | 5 | $27,529 | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Firefighters.
The following 346 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Firefighters. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.