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Examples of Current Open Firefighter Positions
- firefighter paramedic ...AMRglenwood, ILPosted: Jul 7, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$47k - $82k/yr
- security firefighter e...Allied Universalmountain iron, MNPosted: Jul 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $75k/yr
- fire fighter paramedic...City of Taylorromulus, MIPosted: Jul 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$32k - $65k/yr
- part time firefighter-...City of Burnet, Texasburnet, TXPosted: Jul 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$39k - $72k/yr
- volunteer fire fighterRoosevelt City, Utahroosevelt, UTPosted: Jul 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:Pay info not listed
- wildland firefighterOutback Firefightingstevensville, MTPosted: Jul 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $74k/yr
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Education you need to become a Firefighter
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- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Educa...
- Associate Degree
- Associate Degree in Fire Science
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Annual Pay Estimate for Firefighter and Other Important Info
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9.6 years
$52K
Mixed
1926 out of 4000
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