What is a fire warden and how to become one

Key steps to become a fire warden

1. Explore fire warden education requirements

   Most common fire warden degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.8 %

   Associate

   19.5 %

   High School Diploma

   12.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific fire warden skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fire Protection	48.98%
   Hazardous Materials	16.54%
   Fire Hazards	13.28%
   Firefighting	11.04%
   Fire Alarms	10.16%

3. Complete relevant fire warden training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire wardens 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 warden based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire warden resumes.

4. Research fire warden duties and responsibilities

   • Lead infantry teams in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to superiors.
   • Provide information to the FSD on duty.
   • Perform duties during fires and emergencies as directed by FSD on duty.
   • Ensure firefighting equipment are ready in working condition.

5. Apply for fire warden jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fire warden 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