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Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing?

Where are the jobs? Which places have the most firefighter opportunities?

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Rick in Houston, Texas

60 months ago

Too many volunteers in this line of business.

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Rick in Houston, Texas

60 months ago

Host said: Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing?

Where are the jobs? Which places have the most firefighter opportunities?

Too many volunteers in this line of business. The job market is terrible.

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Rick in Houston, Texas

60 months ago

Oh yeah, I didn't give you the statistic facts. 80% of the country is on a volunteer basis, and the day duty crew jobs that are available at volunteer departments are taken by Big City Employees. If you plan on getting in this field your best bet is getting on with a BIG Department or a small Department if you know someone. Don't mean to sound bitter, but just telling it how it is. I graduated number one in my fire academy (class of 58 cadets), and I am still looking.

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richardgu in Naples, Florida

35 months ago

Rick in Houston, Texas said: Oh yeah, I didn't give you the statistic facts. 80% of the country is on a volunteer basis, and the day duty crew jobs that are available at volunteer departments are taken by Big City Employees. If you plan on getting in this field your best bet is getting on with a BIG Department or a small Department if you know someone. Don't mean to sound bitter, but just telling it how it is. I graduated number one in my fire academy (class of 58 cadets), and I am still looking.

My son is considering firefighter career........my concern for him will there be work available with the current economy and cutbacks....what do you think??thanks

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spingding in Chico, California

24 months ago

check www.usfirecareers.blogspot.com

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cody in Westbrook, Maine

14 months ago

Rick in Houston, Texas said: Too many volunteers in this line of business.

There can never be to many volunteers in this line of business. Some towns are to samll for a full time department and all they need is a volunteer fire department.

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cody in Westbrook, Maine

14 months ago

Rick in Houston, Texas said: Too many volunteers in this line of business.

There can never be to many volunteers in this line of business. Some towns are to samll for a full time department and all they need is a volunteer fire department.

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