*National job opportunities data is based on national medians and figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook handbook.
*Local job opportunities data is based on estimated base pay and figures from Indeed.com.
Fire Protection Administration
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics* (BLS) predicts that employment of firefighters will increase by 6 percent before 2029 and employment of fire inspectors and hazardous materials workers is projected to grow 8 percent in the same time period.
Leadership within the fire industry will be increasingly important to ensure operations run smoothly and the emergency needs of communities are met.
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Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics* (BLS) employment of fire inspectors and investigators is projected to grow 8 percent by 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Fire inspectors will be needed to assess potential fire hazards in newly constructed residential, commercial, public, and other buildings in the coming decade. Fire inspectors will also be needed to ensure that existing buildings meet updated and revised federal, state, and local fire codes each year. Although the number of structural fires occurring across the country has been falling for some time, fire investigators will still be needed to determine the cause of fires and explosions.
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Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Fire protection engineers have some of the highest starting salaries among all college graduates.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics* (BLS) employment of health and safety engineers is projected to grow 4 percent by 2029. As buildings, products, and processes continue to become more complex and new regulations are created, these engineers will be needed to reduce costs, save lives, and produce safe consumer products. A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level positions.
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