Mesa Community College Fire-Fighting

  • A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations and applicable laws and regulations. Find colleges offering fire-fighting degree.
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    • Job Description
      Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts. Read more about municipal fire fighters in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

      • Total Employment: 3,160
      • Average Annual Salary: $44,510
      • Average Hourly Rate: $21.40
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 310,400
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 367,900
      • Percent Job Growth: 57.50%
    • Job Description
      Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land. Read more about forest fire fighters in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

      • Total Employment: 3,160
      • Average Annual Salary: $44,510
      • Average Hourly Rate: $21.40
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 310,400
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 367,900
      • Percent Job Growth: 57.50%
    • Job Description
      Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations. Read more about fire inspectors in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

      • Total Employment: 70
      • Average Annual Salary: $73,700
      • Average Hourly Rate: $35.43
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 14,700
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 16,100
      • Percent Job Growth: 1.40%
    • Job Description
      Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions. Read more about fire investigators in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

      • Total Employment: 70
      • Average Annual Salary: $73,700
      • Average Hourly Rate: $35.43
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 14,700
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 16,100
      • Percent Job Growth: 1.40%
    • Job Description
      Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions. Read more about forest fire inspectors & prevention specialists in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 1,800
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 2,000
      • Percent Job Growth: 0.2%
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Fire-Fighting
     TotalCertificateAssociate
    Overall
    All Students421032
     
    By Gender
    Male411031
    Female1-1
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien---
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian1-1
    Hispanic1037
    White31724
    Unknown---
     
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