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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
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.
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