Synopsis

Each year in the United States, more than 6000 people die and 6.1 million suffer from work- related injuries. Through personal accounts and graphic footage, we'll reveal the perils involved in "The Ultimate 10 Dangerous Jobs." Counting down these risky occupations, we'll meet the men and women who put their lives on the line to make a buck - from those who venture into danger 60,000 feet in the air, testing the latest in technological advancements, to those who witness devastation and put their lives at risk to inform the public, to the most dangerous occupation that most people have never given a thought to. You'll learn what it's like to balance on top of a skyscraper, or jump into a wall of flames. We'll take you up close and personal to the people who live and work on the edge. Join us as we uncover the motivations behind working at one of "The Ultimate 10 Dangerous Jobs."