1. Firefighter Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2 Firefighters respond to calls from the Dispatch for assistance, such as fires and home or automobile accidents.

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3 Firefighters evacuate and rescue people from burning buildings and accident sites.

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 4 They operate fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5 Firefighters understand building structures and how fire weakens walls and roofs. They know techniques for fighting fires in many different situations.

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6 Most firefighters have emergency medical training so they can use the medical equipment on ambulances to render first aid.

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7 Firefighters must have the physical strength to handle all types of firefighting equipment.

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 8 Firefighters must be able to stay calm in stressful situations and work well with others as members of a team.

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9 Firefighters wear fire-proof uniforms, safety helmets, face masks, and air packs to protect themselves in a fire.

10. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 10 Firefighters are on duty for 24 hours at a time at the fire station, which has living, eating, and sleeping quarters.

11. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 11 Firefighters must have a high school education plus fire and emergency medical training.

12. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 12 Firefighters work for small towns, large cities, airports, parks and recreational areas, and forest services.

13. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 13 Firefighters are in increasing demand. Average wages for a Rookie firefighter is $49,000 per year and $65,000 per year for a Captain.