5 Most Respected Professions in the US

3. Firefighters

IM Score: 38

In the United States, firefighters operate within a paramilitary framework, predominantly organized into city or county departments and equipped with modern technology. Safeguarding 68% of the population, 1,216,600 firefighters serve across 27,228 departments nationwide, stationed at 58,150 fire stations. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) represents unionized firefighters and advocates for their interests.