Career fit quiz

Is Firefighter the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the firefighter career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the firefighter job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to help people in emergencies
Statement 2 of 8I’m physically fit and willing to train hard
Statement 3 of 8I stay calm in dangerous situations
Statement 4 of 8I love teamwork and crew life
Statement 5 of 8I can handle 24-hour shifts
Statement 6 of 8I can cope with traumatic scenes
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–12 months (EMT + academy) training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $59,280 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Firefighters respond to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, rescues and hazardous materials incidents: protecting lives and property and educating communities about fire safety.

  • Respond to fires, medical emergencies, crashes and rescues
  • Operate pumps, hoses, ladders and rescue tools
  • Search for and rescue victims
  • Provide emergency medical care as EMTs or paramedics
  • Respond to hazardous materials incidents

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