33-2011.00

Firefighters

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

2.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 17% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
126
jobs riskier than this
+4.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Firefighting demands physical presence in hazardous, dynamic environments where conditions change second-by-second. While firefighting robots exist for specific scenarios (nuclear plant fires, certain industrial fires), structural firefighting, rescue operations, and community fire prevention require human firefighters. Physical danger, legal authority, and community trust strongly resist automation.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$54,650
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →