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Occupational Report
for Fire Fighters (33-2011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.
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Employment Outlook
for Fire Fighters
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Fire Fighters
There are 13 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 13
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Fire Fighters
Industries of Employment
for Fire Fighters
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
3,421 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
51 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
50 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
50 |
|
Other Support Services
|
Private |
33 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
3,074 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
3,051 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
1,741 |
|
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
|
Local |
1,310 |
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Total, All Industries
|
Tribal |
264 |
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Public Administration
|
Tribal |
264 |
Educational Requirements
for Fire Fighters
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Fire Fighters
- Administer Fire Regulations
- Apply Emergency Medical Procedures
- Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
- Apply Knowledge Of Fire Codes
- Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
- Apply Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems
- Apply Knowledge Of Water Systems
- Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
- Apply Survival Techniques
- Dig Trenches, Ditches Or Holes With Hand Tools
- Direct Fire Suppression Activities
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Inspect Structures To Ensure They Meet Safety Regulations
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Emergency Fire And Rescue Equipment And Vehicles
- Operate Emergency Vehicles
- Operate Motor-Driven Boats
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
- Parachute From Aircraft
- Practice Emergency Fire Fighting And Rescue Preparedness Procedures
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Promote Fire Prevention
- Provide First Aid
- Read Maps
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use And Maintain Emergency Medical Equipment
- Use And Maintain Fire Suppression Equipment
- Use Forest Fire Protection Methods
- Use Rescue Procedures
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Fire Fighters
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Fire Fighters
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Fire Fighters matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
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