Firefighters

(NOC 4312)
 

What do Firefighters do?

Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies.

How to become: Firefighters

Skill Type
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
Skill Level
Occupations usually require college or vocational education or apprenticeship training.
Employment in 2018
32,400
Median Age of workers in 2018
40.6 years old
Estimated Median Age of Retirement in 2018
58 years old

Where to study for a career as: Firefighters

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training (compressed) Certificate
Firefighter - Pre-Service Education and Training Certificate
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Fire Services Diploma
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Firefighters make?

Low:
$54,080
Average:
$92,019
High:
$114,400

Job openings for Firefighters

Job Seekers:
12,100
Job Openings:
12,100