Salary for Firefighters

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Firefighters are employed as first responders to public emergencies that may or may not include the need to control and extinguish a fire. Firefighters work within their city of employment as well as within assigned fire stations. They are charged with the responsibility of civil protection related to fire emergencies, as well as fire control and prevention. They partake in a large number of training courses related to new prevention strategies as well as general firefighting techniques. A high school diploma is required for employment, and in many cases, an undergraduate degree as well. In addition, these professionals are often required to successfully pass a set of physical and written examinations.

A Firefighter usually gets a pay level of somewhere between $26,940 and $93,790 based on the level of experience. can get an average pay level of fifty-six thousand three hundred and sixty dollars yearly.

can receive the highest pay in New Jersey, where they can earn an average job salary of near $86,880. Employees who work in this career can make the most money in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, where they earn an average pay rate of $60,810.

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