Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
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Employment of firefighters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Although improved building materials and building codes have resulted in a long-term decrease in fires and fire fatalities, firefighters will still be needed to respond to fires. Fires can spread rapidly, so controlling them quickly is very important. Wildland firefighters will still be needed to combat active fires and manage the environment to reduce the impact of fires. Firefighters will also continue to respond to medical emergencies.
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