#3. Firefighter

Contrary to the popular perception, firefighters just don’t spend all day fighting fires. They do a lot more than that, and their day is typically filled with a lot of excitement and unpredictability.

In the words of Kenty, "Firefighters may respond to a house fire, a car fire, or a commercial building fire, and it may be a small fire or a three-alarm blaze. Each situation presents different challenges based on the type and level of fire".

As per Raymond Williams, Battalion Chief of the Birmingham Fire Department in Birmingham, AL, job of firefighters is not limited to handling fire emergencies. They respond to a number of medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes and accidents. In addition, they are also responsible for carrying out drills and teaching classes related to fire emergencies, plus lend a helping hand during various natural calamities. 

Higher secondary education or a high school diploma is enough to land an entry level job in this field.

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