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Firefighter

Firefighters are the brave frontline heroes who protect lives and property from the devastating effects of fire and other emergencies. Their critical role not only saves lives but also fosters community resilience, making them vital to public safety in the UK and beyond.

Firefighter

Public Services & Government

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY19

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST54%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC

STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000

PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

London Fire BrigadeThe largest fire and rescue service in the UK, dedicated to protecting London and its residents.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServiceProviding fire and rescue services to Greater Manchester, focusing on community safety and prevention.

West Midlands Fire ServiceServing the West Midlands, committed to reducing fire risks and responding to emergencies.