Firefighters are one of the hardest working people in the world. Expectedly, their job is one of the toughest and hazardous there is. Unlike most professions where you have an eight to five shift, firefighters need to be on the edge of their seats 24 hours a day seven days a week. read more
There are countless reasons why people become firefighters. If i am being honest, I started to get into firefighter because of the schedule (which I don't regret). That's what got me interested in the job at first but then I started doing some research and realized that I was the career choice that was right for me. read more
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, firefighters earned a median pay of $45,250 in 2010. In addition to earning firefighter certification at a vocational school or college, some firefighters become certified as emergency medical technicians to increase job opportunities with firefighter EMT credentials. read more
Although firefighters typically garner a comfortable living, a desire to help others is the primary reason most men and women become a firefighter. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, firefighters earned a median pay of $45,250 in 2010. read more