Careers in Fire Fighter / Emergency Medical Technician Career Technical Certificate

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Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.

First-Line Supervisor of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

$53.48 Hourly Wage

234 Annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

An average salary for Supervisors of Firefighting Workers is $111,253. That is approximately $53.48 per hour. New hires generally start at around $81,060, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $175,125. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

3,294 Supervisors of Firefighting Workers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.2% over the next four years.

Firefighter

$34.63 Hourly Wage

574 Annual job openings

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 assistance.

An average salary for Firefighters is $72,036. That is approximately $34.63 per hour. New hires generally start at around $49,400, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $108,254. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

6,589 Firefighters are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.5% over the next four years.

Fire Inspector or Investigator

$64.72 Hourly Wage

172 Annual job openings

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

An average salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators is $134,628. That is approximately $64.72 per hour. New hires generally start at around $85,273, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $159,026. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

1,874 Fire Inspectors and Investigators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.7% over the next four years.

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialist

$22.32 Hourly Wage

4 Annual job openings

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

An average salary for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $46,441. That is approximately $22.32 per hour. New hires generally start at around $37,496, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $92,253. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

34 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 2.9% over the next four years.