By: Sinjin Shaffer FireFighter

Nature of Work Drive fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles to emergencies. Put out fire using hoses and pumps. Treat victims’ injuries with emergency medical services Clean and maintain equipment Provide public education on fire safety

Training Entry level you must go threw several weeks of training at the state fire academy Several hours of classroom instruction You must have a high school diploma or an equivalent Apprenticeship that lasts up to 4 years. 1 federal training session is required

Other requirements Must be 18 years of ago Must have a valid drivers license Must be able to pass random drug tests EMT certification Physicals and many interviews must also be passed

Job outlook Tough competition for positions Expected to grow 9% From its expected 26,600 new firefighters will join the force Growth population will increase the number of emergency calls Jobs will be crated also as volunteer firefighters turn into career firefighters

Potential Earnings The average in 2010 was $45,250 The lower half earn less than $23,000 The upper half earns more than $75,000 In % of firefighters were under union contracts 50 hour weeks

Related occupations Paramedics Police Fire inspectors and investigators Security guards

Ancestors Profession Postal worker

Nature of work Collect letters and parcels Sort incoming letters and parcels Sell stamps and other postal products to customers Operate various types of postal equipment

Training needed Good command of English Additional training on the job At least 18 years of age Must pass a written exam measuring speed and accuracy at checking numbers and names Must be able to carry a 50lb. mail sack

Other Qualifications Must be able to pass a drug test Must have excellent customer service skills Good stamina is required for the long standing Good physical strength is required for lifting mail bags and parcels without hurting yourself Must a have a clean driving record

Job outlook A decline in mail carriers by 12% A 48% decline in service clerks Employment of postal service workers by 26% in the next 10 years Cut down number of door to door deliveries Machines have also cut down on the number of people needed to sort mail

Potential Earnings $53,100 for a service clerk $53,860 for mail carriers $53,080 for sorters and processors Top 10% earned more than $54,620 Bottom half earned less than $34,000

Related occupations Retail workers Truck drivers Couriers and messengers

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