What is a fire boat engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a fire boat engineer

1. Start to develop specific fire boat engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Boats	76.14%
   Diesel Engines	23.86%

2. Complete relevant fire boat engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire boat engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fire boat engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire boat engineer resumes.

3. Research fire boat engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Operate, maintain and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, lines, wires, etc.
   • Pull and guide nets, traps and lines onto vessel, by hand and using hoisting equipment.

4. Apply for fire boat engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fire boat engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams