16 April 2020
Chief Brent Collins, President, www.FirePrep.com
The job security of a firefighter
One of the things that we discuss in our seminars and talks to prospective firefighters is the job security the position of a firefighter offers for yourself and your family. Did you know that 99.7% of all firefighters ever hired are never laid off? In today's changing economic situation, how many jobs can boast that statistic? How many people do you know that have been working for a company for 10, 15 or 20 years and suddenly the company is bought out and their job is eliminated?
Once you have worked hard to obtain this job, it is yours for a lifetime. You have financial security, medical benefits for you and your family, an early retirement plan – these are all benefits that not many jobs today can offer.
The average firefighter salary range is $65,000-$80,000 with hospitalization, dental/vision plans, and a retirement plan after 25 years of service or the age of 48-52. How many people do you know who can retire at the age of 48 with 70% of their salary? Most people have to wait until they are in their 60's before they can think about retiring comfortably.
Job security for you and your family is something we feel is very important when contemplating a career as a firefighter.
Good luck in your pursuit of the greatest job on the face of the earth! Remember – luck goes to the prepared!