Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated FAIR because:

	Employement grew at an average rate.
	The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
	Hourly wages ($24.47) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
	The unemployment rate (0%) is below the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be FAIR because:

	The employment growth rate will likely be below average. The demand for firefighting services is expected to keep pace with the population growth.
	The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
	The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition

	You should develop your teaching skills because firefighters increasingly work at educating Canadians about fire safety and fire prevention.
	You'll need to build your "people" skills and ability to deliver good customer service.