Fire fighting jobs are moving from volunteer to paid positions. This means that the number of job openings is increasing.
Most fire fighters work in city or county fire departments.
Others work in fire depart ments on Federal and State installations, including airports. A few work for private fire fighting companies. Some towns and cities are combining fire prevention, public fire education, and safety and emergency medical services into an overall public safety organization managed by specialists. Opportunities for managers are expected to increase significantly over the next ten years. Completing community college courses in fire science helps an applicant s chances of getting a fire fighting job.