Chief of fire prevention demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief of fire prevention gender statistics
14.4% of chiefs of fire prevention are women and 85.6% of chiefs of fire prevention are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Chief of fire prevention gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Chief of fire prevention gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,673
Female income
$52,525
Chief of fire prevention gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief of fire prevention positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of chiefs of fire prevention are female.
Chief of fire prevention gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2011 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2012 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 2014 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2015 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2017 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2019 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2020 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
Chief of fire prevention related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Of Fire Prevention | 86% | 14% |
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Chief of fire prevention demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiefs of fire prevention is White, which makes up 77.3% of all chiefs of fire prevention. Comparatively, 8.0% of chiefs of fire prevention are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of chiefs of fire prevention are Unknown.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Chief of fire prevention race
| Chief of fire prevention race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Chief of fire prevention race and ethnicity over time
See how chief of fire prevention racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief of fire prevention race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.72% | 8.28% | 0.79% | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 81.56% | 7.40% | 0.48% | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 83.35% | 7.30% | 1.25% | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 82.40% | 6.31% | 1.22% | 6.73% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 7.64% | 1.64% | 6.19% |
| 2015 | 82.18% | 5.80% | 0.63% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 80.16% | 7.40% | 1.30% | 8.23% |
| 2017 | 82.07% | 6.31% | 1.07% | 6.74% |
| 2018 | 83.03% | 5.78% | 1.09% | 6.69% |
| 2019 | 83.54% | 5.41% | 0.74% | 6.22% |
| 2020 | 81.70% | 4.83% | 0.76% | 5.80% |
| 2021 | 77.34% | 5.52% | 2.24% | 8.00% |
Chief of fire prevention wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chiefs of fire prevention have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White chiefs of fire prevention have the lowest average salary at $51,322.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,078 |
| White | $51,322 |
| Black or African American | $53,609 |
| Asian | $52,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,741 |
Average chief of fire prevention age
See how the average age of chiefs of fire prevention varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief of fire prevention age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Chief of fire prevention age breakdown
The average age of chiefs of fire prevention is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the chief of fire prevention population.
Chief of fire prevention age breakdown
| Chief Of Fire Prevention Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Chief of fire prevention educational attainment
The most common degree for chiefs of fire prevention is bachelor's degree, with 40% of chiefs of fire prevention earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Chiefs of fire prevention by degree level
| Chief of fire prevention degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Chief of fire prevention wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chiefs of fire prevention with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,856 annually. With a Associate degree, chiefs of fire prevention earn a median annual income of $53,442 compared to $48,622 for chiefs of fire prevention with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,622 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,856 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,442 |
Chief of fire prevention employment statistics
Company size where chiefs of fire prevention work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiefs of fire prevention work.
Chief of fire prevention jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Chief of fire prevention jobs by company type
Employees with the chief of fire prevention job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chiefs of fire prevention prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Chief of fire prevention jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 44% |
Chief of fire prevention turnover and employment statistics
Chief of fire prevention unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiefs of fire prevention between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief of fire prevention unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief of fire prevention unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average chief of fire prevention tenure
The average chief of fire prevention stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 chiefs of fire prevention resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief of fire prevention tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Chief of fire prevention LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiefs of fire prevention that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Of Fire Prevention | 6.87% | - |
| Sugar House Supervisor | 6.90% | 25,571 |
| Patrol Captain | 10.94% | 23,392 |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Similar chief of fire prevention jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar House Supervisor | 6.90% | 25,571 |
| Patrol Captain | 10.94% | 23,392 |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiefs of fire prevention
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chief of fire prevention languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |