Forest Firefighters
Watch a video about this type of work
Civilian:
Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
Job Titles
- Crew Boss
- Engine Boss
- Fire Crew Specialist
- Fire Fighter
- Fire Technician
Similar Careers
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $45,420
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
Most Common Levels of Experience Required
The level of experience held by people currently working in this career.
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
Need a Degree?
A degree could help you get a job or a higher salary.
Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
All data supporting myfuture.com is updated regularly. View our update schedule.