2. My possible career choices By Jeremy Denevi

3. Choice#1Forest firefighter I would like to be able to help people I have always been fascinated by fire I would to help save our forests

4. Physical training Stretching lifting and pulling Exerting yourself for a long period of time Using lower and upper back at the same time Working abdominals

5. Work conditions You will have irregular work hours Shifts can be 12 on 12 off Over night traveling may occur Weekend work may occur

6. In California the average annual wage is $53,930 In the U.S. it is lower with an average of $38,280 They make anywhere from $15.00 to $35.00 an hour

7. Education requirements You need to go to high school then you must have on the job training Possible courses beyond high school is forest technology, fire science/fire fighting

8. Choice#2Fire investigator They find out how a fire started They look at explosives and investigate

9. Physical Training Carrying 20 –50 lbs. Loads Standing most of the time Most of the training that firefighters have to do

10. salary California makes 66k a year U.S. makes 47k a year Money will differ in different places

11. Work conditions and hours Irregular hours Weekend work Overnight work Outside most time Looking at small objects On feet most the time