MOS 21M Firefighter

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 21M. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Fire Fighters

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

Following licensure and practice in this occupation, the following advanced/specialized or other certifications may be useful for career development. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association (FDSOA)

• Certified Incident Safety Officer - Fire Suppression (ISO)  

International Association of Arson Investigators

• Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)  

International Code Council (ICC)

• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Inspector II

National Association of Fire Investigators

• Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII)  
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)  
• Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)  

National Fire Protection Association

• Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI)  
• Certified Fire Inspector II (CFI-II)  
• Certified Fire Plan Examiner I  
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)    

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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