10 Reasons to Become a Firefighter
- Demand. Firefighters are in demand. Through 2014, the number of firefighters is anticipated to increase faster than most other occupations.
- Flexibility. Most career firefighters work only 10 days per month. That leaves the other 20 days free to take on second jobs or to be with your family.
- Pay. The average firefighter makes $49,000 per year. And that’s just the base salary. That doesn’t account for overtime or second jobs.
- Advancement. Advancement opportunities are everywhere. You are limited only by your own ambition.
- Retirement. Most firefighters work for a governmental body and are eligible for retirement with pensions after 20 or 25 years.
- Community. Despite the great benefits, most firefighters are on the job because they want to make a difference in their community.
- Respect. Firefighters are regarded as the true heroes of every community.
- Satisfaction. Firefighters get to do something different every day.
- Camaraderie. No other careers offer the family bond that a fire and rescue careers offers. Members of your crew become as close as family members and will be willing to do anything for you in a time of need.
- Job Security. As long as there are fires, there will be a need for firefighters.