Career Profile • 33-1021

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award. 2025 median annual wage: $93530. Projected employment change, 2025–35: 3.7%.

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Typical EducationPostsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage$93,530
Projected Growth3.7%
Annual Openings6.6
Employment, 2025101.6
Projected Employment, 2035105.4
Related ExperienceLess than 5 years
On-the-Job TrainingModerate-term on-the-job training
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Leadership

Guiding people or projects, setting direction, taking responsibility, and helping others succeed.

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Adaptability

Adjusting effectively when priorities, conditions, tools, or expectations change.

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Detail oriented

Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.

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🎓Typical Entry EducationPostsecondary nondegree award
🧰On-the-Job TrainingModerate-term on-the-job training
💼Related ExperienceLess than 5 years

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