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Occupational Research
Professional Firefighter
Nature of Work
 Clean and maintain equipment
 Conduct drills and training in fire fighting techniques
 Provide public education on fire safety
 Put out fires using hoses and pumps
 Find and rescue victims in burning buildings or in
other emergency conditions
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Education
Most firefighters must have a
high school diploma.
An increasing number of
firefighters also have
postsecondary education.
Some colleges offer certificate
programs or degrees in fire
engineering or fire science.
Training
•Entry-level firefighters receive
several weeks of training at fire
academies run by the department
or by the state.
•Through classroom instruction
and practical training, recruits
study fire-fighting and fireprevention techniques, local
building codes, and emergency
medical procedures.
•They also learn how to fight fires
with standard equipment,
including axes, chain saws, fire
extinguishers, and ladders.
Qualifications
• Firefighters need to quickly evaluate emergency scenes and
decide what to do.
• They must be able to communicate conditions to the other
emergency responding crews.
• Must be able to deal with dangerous situations on a daily
basis.
• Firefighters must be strong enough to move equipment and
debris at an emergency site. They also need to be able to carry
victims who cannot walk.
• Firefighters may have to stay at disaster scenes for long
periods of time to rescue and to treat victims. They may be
called to respond to emergencies at any hour of the day.
• When working at dangerous emergency sites, firefighters
must work as well-trained teams to react quickly and to
minimize injuries.
Job Outlook
• Employment of firefighters is expected to grow 9
percent.
• The rate of growth is slower that the average rate of
growth for all other occupations.
• Continued population growth will increase the number
of emergency calls requiring firefighter responses.
• The majority of situations that firefighters respond to are
medical—rather than fire—emergencies.
• An increase in urban populations, where full-time
firefighters are more common, also is expected to
increase the demand for firefighters.
EARNINGS
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The median annual wage of firefighters was $45,250 in May
2010.
In 2010, 67 percent of firefighters were union members or
covered by a union contract.
Most Firefighters work about 50 hours a week. Some
firefighters work 24-hour shifts on duty and are off the
following 48 or 72 hours.
Additional hours may be required when responding to a fire or
medical emergency.
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Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Police and Detectives
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Officers
Correctional Officers
Grandfathers Occupation
Dentist (19??-present)
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Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities
Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
Straighten teeth to correct bite issues
Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
Give anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain
during procedures
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby
areas for problems
Make models and measurements for dental appliances,
such as dentures, to fit patients
Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and
other aspects of dental care
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Dentists should take courses in chemistry, physics,
biology, anatomy, and mathematics.
Most dental students need at least a bachelor's
degree before entering dental school
All dental schools require applicants to have
completed certain required science courses, such as
biology and chemistry.
Dental schools require students to take classes such
as local anesthesia, anatomy, periodontology (the
study of oral disease and health), and radiology.
Dentists must be licensed in all states; requirements
vary by state. In most states, a license requires a
degree from an accredited dental school and passing
a written and practical exam.
QUALIFICATIONS
Dentists must have excellent communication
skills. They must be able to communicate
effectively with patients, dental hygienists,
dental assistants, and receptionists.
 Dentists must be detail oriented so patients
receive appropriate treatments and medications.
They must also pay attention to space, shape,
and color. For example, they may need to closely
match a false tooth with a patient’s other teeth.
 Dentists may work for long periods of time with
patients who need special attention. Children
and patients with a fear of dental work may
require a lot of patience.
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Employment of dentists is expected to grow
by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than
the average for all occupations.
Dentists are likely to hire more hygienists and
dental assistants to handle routine services.
Dentists will continue to see an increase in
public demand for their services as studies
continue to link oral health to overall health.
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The median annual wage of dentists was $146,920 in
May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which
half the workers in an occupation earned more than
that amount and half earned less. Earnings vary
according to number of years in practice, location,
hours worked, and specialty.
Equal to or greater than $166,400 for oral and
maxillofacial surgeons
Equal to or greater than $166,400 for orthodontists
$161,020 for dentists, all other specialists
$141,040 for general dentists
$118,400 for prosthodontists
Most dentists work full time. Some work evenings and
weekends to meet their patients' needs.
Earnings
Related Occupations
 Chiropractors
 Optometrists
 Physicians and Surgeons
 Podiatrists
 Veterinarians
References
 www.bls.gov/
 www.westsandy36.webs.com
 www.americancityandcounty.com
 www.flickr.com
 www.freewebs.com
 www.wpclipart.com
 www.eric-morris.com
 www.medicmagic.net