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How much do fire chaser jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire chaser in Virginia is $104,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,300.00 and $122,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Fire Chaser job?

A Fire Chaser is someone who monitors, tracks, and responds to wildfires, often working for insurance companies, firefighting agencies, or news organizations. They assess fire damage, gather real-time data, and sometimes help coordinate emergency response efforts. Some Fire Chasers work as independent contractors, documenting fire behavior and damage for claims and safety reports. Their job requires quick decision-making, knowledge of fire behavior, and often a background in firefighting, environmental science, or journalism.

What are the main challenges Fire Chasers face during wildfire season?

Fire Chasers often operate in rapidly changing and hazardous environments, where wind direction, terrain, and fire behavior can shift quickly. Long hours in the field, remote locations, and unpredictable weather conditions are common challenges, requiring high levels of adaptability and resilience. Collaboration with firefighters, emergency personnel, and local authorities is crucial for real-time data sharing and safety coordination. While the work can be physically and mentally demanding, it offers the opportunity to play a critical role in wildfire detection and containment efforts, contributing directly to public and environmental safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fire Chaser position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Chaser, you need a solid understanding of wildfire behavior, experience in emergency response, and often a background in fire science or related fields. Knowledge of GPS mapping systems, two-way radios, and certification in wildfire or emergency management protocols (such as Red Card certification) is typically required. Quick decision-making, physical stamina, situational awareness, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills. These abilities are vital for safely tracking wildfires, accurately relaying information, and supporting firefighting teams during rapidly evolving situations.

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Infographic showing various Fire Chaser job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $104,671 per year, or $50.3 per hour.
Priority Responder (Fire Chaser)

Priority Responder (Fire Chaser)

Rainbow Restoration

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Rainbow Restoration rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Rainbow International of Norfolk is one of the leading Mitigation and Restoration companies in the Hampton Roads Area. We are searching for an Emergency Priority Responder.
Qualifications
• Any candidate that possess prior experience in Emergency Services, Construction/Restoration sales, and/or chasing emergency fires is a plus.
• Must possess outside sales route experience.
Requirements:
Must be able to provide quick response times to any emergency calls within a specific geographic area/territory any time of the day or night 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.
Responsibilities:
• Be expected to show up at the scene of the emergency, make contact with the homeowner or the authorized individual, and sell the necessary services to remediate the damage caused by the emergency
• Arrive quickly to any scene of a fire emergency to consult with property owners impacted by fire damage to enable the implementation of property recovery initiatives
• Utilize fire/police calls to respond to local calls and discern the types of services needed
• Sell company services and products
• Monitors and interprets lead sources (emergency notification systems)
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local emergency response agencies and local community
• Establish and maintain working relationships with the customers/homeowners
• Track and complete a weekly log of job activity
• Build and maintain a database of customer information including date of call, time of call, contact information, agency name, and agency contact information
• Being able to coordinate on call teams to provide emergency stabilization services.
Benefits
• This position can be very lucrative for the right individual with a possibility of earnings in the high six (6) figures in the first year of employment
• Continued personal growth and career advancement
• Salary + Commissions to be made on each loss
• Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
We are only reviewing candidates that have great personalities and a belief in helping others restore their lives.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
At Rainbow International® Restoration we're helping families out when disaster strikes, turning their damaged houses back into homes. Our franchisees are looking for qualified people seeking to do what it takes to restore the customers property. Does the sound of that excite you? Then seeking a career with an independently owned and operated Rainbow International® franchise might be the place for you. Because for our family, this isn't just a job, it's a calling.
Notice
Rainbow International LLC is the franchisor of the Rainbow International Restoration® franchised system. Each Rainbow International Restoration® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Rainbow International LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Rainbow International LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website.
*Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that each independent Rainbow International Restoration® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Rainbow International LLC ("Franchisor") nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee's employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee's employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Rainbow International LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.

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