Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Fire fighting involves hazardous conditions and long, irregular hours.
About 9 out of 10 fire fighting workers were employed by municipal or county fire departments.
Applicants for municipal fire fighting jobs generally must pass written, physical, and medical examinations.
Although employment is expected to grow faster than the average, keen competition for jobs is expected because this occupation attracts many qualified candidates.
