Salary for Municipal Firefighters

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Municipal firefighters have the combined responsibilities of not only preventing and controlling fires, but aiding in the rescue of trapped individuals from crisis situations such as accidents or burning buildings. These professionals must quickly respond to calls for assistance and crisis alarms with a broad understanding of rescue equipment, medical aid strategies and proper assessment abilities. Individuals in this field of work are generally oriented towards an extensive understanding of public safety, and transportation techniques for moving people and objects to safety. Municipal firefighters must be calm under pressure and compassionate when dealing with accident and crisis victims. A high school diploma is required for employment in this professional post.

A Municipal Firefighter earns salaries somewhere between $26,940 to $93,790 depending on experience. can earn an average compensation of fifty-six thousand three hundred and sixty dollars on an annual basis.

make the highest salary in New Jersey, where they earn average job salaries of approximately $86,880. People in this job function can make the highest salaries in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, which has an average salary rate of $60,810.

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