Career Outlook for Firefighters
Also known as:
Fire Engine Pump Operator, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, Forest Firefighter, Marine Firefighter, Municipal Firefighter, Smoke Jumper, Wildland Firefighter
The overall job outlook for Firefighter careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 13.78 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 0.86 percent per year. Demand for Firefighters is expected to go up, with an expected 44,460 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 1.59 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
TOP STATES
There are currently more Firefighters in the following states
| California | 32,600 |
| Texas | 24,690 |
| Florida | 19,000 |
| Ohio | 17,580 |
| North Carolina | 14,910 |
| Illinois | 14,280 |
| New York | 14,200 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Firefighters
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