Helping people · Sport & adventure
What does a
fire fighter do?
Puts out fires and rescues people.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Responds to fires and accidents, rescues people, teaches safety, and keeps equipment ready.
Skills to practise
Courage, fitness, teamwork.
How to explore this path
Selection and fire service training.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Fire Fighter connects with Physical Education. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Plan and practise a home fire escape route with your family.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Fire fighters stop fires and rescue people.
What helps?
Being brave, strong, and a team player.
Learning about the path
You pass selection and train.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?