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AI Fire

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Southborough, MA · On-site

$31 - $41/hr

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through ...

Fire Equipment Inc

Fire Sprinkler Technician

Medford, MA · On-site

$38.46 - $62.50/hr

Licensed Fire Sprinkler Technician Location: Medford, MA (Field-Based / Office Support as Needed) Department: Sprinkler Division Reports To: Sprinkler Operations Manager Compensation: $38.46-$62.50 ...

Fire Equipment Inc

Fire Sprinkler Technician

Medford, MA · On-site

$38.46 - $62.50/hr

Licensed Fire Sprinkler Technician Location: Medford, MA (Field-Based / Office Support as Needed) Department: Sprinkler Division Reports To: Sprinkler Operations Manager Compensation: $38.46-$62.50 ...

Town of Duxbury

Firefighter/Paramedic

Duxbury, MA · On-site

$36.46 - $42.27/hr

Work involves training for and participating in duties of protectinglife and property by fire fighting and rescue activities, usually under closesupervision. Employees of this class are required to ...

Town of Duxbury

Firefighter/Paramedic

Duxbury, MA

$36.46 - $42.27/hr

Work involves training for and participating in duties of protectinglife and property by fire fighting and rescue activities, usually under closesupervision. Employees of this class are required to ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire fighter in Boston, MA is $64,745.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,400.00 and $74,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire fighter?

Fire fighters are trained professionals responsible for responding to fires, emergencies, and disasters to protect lives, property, and the environment. They perform tasks such as extinguishing fires, rescuing people, providing first aid, and educating the public about fire safety. Fire fighters work in physically demanding and often dangerous conditions, requiring specialized training, teamwork, and quick decision-making skills. Their duties also include maintaining equipment and participating in drills to stay prepared for emergencies.

What does a fire fighter do?

Firefighters respond to emergency fire calls. They monitor phones and radios for emergencies, drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, put out fires, and find and rescue victims in burning buildings or other emergency situations. Many firefighters are also paramedics and may be called to assist on emergency medical calls.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire fighter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Fighter, you need physical fitness, emergency response knowledge, and completion of fire academy training, often with EMT certification. Familiarity with firefighting apparatus, rescue tools, and hazardous materials handling systems is typically required. Teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are crucial soft skills that set exceptional firefighters apart. These competencies are vital to ensure effective emergency response, personal and team safety, and the protection of the public.

What are some common challenges faced by fire fighters during emergency response, and how can new recruits prepare for them?

Firefighters often encounter unpredictable and high-stress situations, such as rapidly changing fire conditions, hazardous materials, and the need to make quick decisions under pressure. New recruits can prepare by focusing on physical fitness, developing strong teamwork and communication skills, and participating in realistic training scenarios. Additionally, learning to manage stress and staying up-to-date with safety protocols are essential for both personal safety and effective emergency response.

What is the difference between Fire Fighter vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectFire FighterEmergency Medical Technician
Required CertificationsFirefighter certification, EMT certification often requiredEMT certification, some roles require advanced EMS certifications
Work EnvironmentFire scenes, rescue operations, emergency responseAmbulances, hospitals, emergency scenes
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, emergency servicesEMS agencies, hospitals, fire departments

Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) both respond to emergencies, but Fire Fighters primarily handle fire suppression and rescue, while EMTs focus on providing medical care. Many Fire Fighters are also trained as EMTs, making their roles complementary in emergency response teams.

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Infographic showing various Fire Fighter job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,745 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Southborough, MA • On-site

AI Fire
Facilities Support Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$31 - $41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service and technical expertise, we have developed long-standing relationships with the leading businesses in our markets. We are a full-service fire protection company, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring, and retrofit of fire safety systems. Come join a dynamic team of fire protection professionals, many of whom carry NICET and manufacturer certifications in leading brands. Impact Fire has deep experience supporting many industries including retail, healthcare, education and restaurants. Today, we operate over 52+ district offices and employ over 2,100 employees across multiple states throughout the USA.
At Impact Fire Services you can learn a trade with multiple career paths in fire and life safety while benefiting from an employee focused company culture that allows you to gain mentorship and training provided by leading experts at one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Whether you have transferable skills, prior industry experience, or are looking to start your journey, our apprenticeship programs will give you the support and knowledge you need to go further in your career.
Why work with us?
At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.
Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services
When you join Impact Fire you will receive:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
  • Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
  • Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
  • Collaborative culture & environment
  • Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
  • Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is a design position and reports to the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Creates routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for installation.
$5,000 Sign-On-Bonus based on experience.
Position is located in Southborough, Massachusetts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Make copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to database.
  • Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with as much accuracy and detail as possible to enable the field installation to be completed with as few design errors as possible.
  • Reviews work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design and designs fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
  • Calculates figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout and installation processes.
  • Submits design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtains permits as required.
  • Confers with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enters editing information into computer.
  • Keys in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff.
  • Makes final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
  • Revise size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings.
  • Sketches rough layout of system and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
  • Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of layout and systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in the fire protection design field required.
  • AutoCAD experience and/or hydraCAD experience required.
  • Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology.
  • Ability to read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout.
  • Ability to make technical presentation internally and to customers.
  • Must have a sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes.
  • Prefer a valid driver's license and a current and sustainable good driving record.
  • The ability to learn applicable installation, inspection, and servicing codes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Applicable experience either in the fire protection industry or the commercial customer service business in some capacity
  • NICET level III or higher, Fire Protection Industry licensing is a plus but not required.
  • A commercial sprinkler systems background or a basic level of comfort and knowledge with pipe fitting, electrical work, and commercial sprinkler system fittings.
  • An ability to provide services across multiple product lines.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Knowledge of CAD Design software and Microsoft Office products.

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.
We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services. For consideration, please apply on-line.
Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.
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Industry

Facilities support services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Long Beach, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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