Fire Fighting Colby Wellings Planning 11 Block 5
Fire Fighting Colby Wellings Planning 11 Block: 5 -6
Job Overview • The responsibility of a firefighter is to stop fires. They also help out in other emergencies. • These include spills of chemicals or dangerous objects, car accidents, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. • It's also a firefighter's job to help prevent fires in the first place. Firefighters must be in top physical shape in order to perform their job.
Salary and Future Outlook • The average wage is $32. 40 an hour. • Albertans in the Firefighters group earned from $21. 74 to $43. 54 an hour. • The job of the firefighter will always be needed. They protect and help their communities.
Working Conditions • Some may work 24 -hour shifts, while others work 10 - to 14 -hour shifts. • While on duty, firefighters eat, sleep and work at fire stations. They're often called to several emergencies during a shift. • Firefighters wear special equipment that allows them to enter burning buildings.
Education Post-Secondary Institute/Training Program #1 • This school is located in Alberta. It is called Lakeland college. -Minimum 18 years of age -High school diploma - Alberta Class 5 or equivalent driver’s license and airbrake endorsement -Driver’s abstract - Clear criminal record check.
Education • This school is located in Alberta. It is called Lethbridge College. • Tuition Fee: $2, 120. 00 • This school is intended for firefighters looking to upgrade or expand their knowledge of this vital field, it is called the Fire Investigation and Prevention program.
Interested in Firefighting • I am interested in this career because it is full of action as well as being able to help people. • It suites my personality because I am hard working and I feel good about helping others.
Related Occupations • Three occupations related to being a firefighter are Joining the Canadian Forces, being a Paramedic or becoming a police officer. • I could join the Canadian forces search and rescue. By doing this I can serve my country rather than just serving my community. • I could become a paramedic and provide medical attention to people before we get them to hospitals. • I could also become a Police officer and help my community by stopping crime.
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