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FIREFIGHTER

Key West, FL · On-site

$43K/yr

Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Key West, FL · On-site

$43K/yr

Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ...

Chenega Corporation

Firefighter

FL · On-site

Firefighter I & II * NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 * Airport Firefighter * Hazardous Materials Operations * National Registry EMR, EMT or Florida EMT * Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Chenega Security California Corp

Firefighter

FL

Firefighter I & II * NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 * Airport Firefighter * Hazardous Materials Operations * National Registry EMR, EMT or Florida EMT * Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Chenega Security California Corp

Firefighter

FL · On-site

Firefighter I & II * NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 * Airport Firefighter * Hazardous Materials Operations * National Registry EMR, EMT or Florida EMT * Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Okaloosa County, FL

Volunteer Firefighter

Crestview, FL · On-site

Requires Firefighter I certification as required by Florida Administrative Code. **Must live within Okaloosa County or within 15 miles of Station 41, 4418 Poverty Creek Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, if ...

Okaloosa County

Volunteer Firefighter

Crestview, FL · On-site

Requires Firefighter I certification as required by Florida Administrative Code. **Must live within Okaloosa County or within 15 miles of Station 41, 4418 Poverty Creek Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, if ...

City of Dunedin, FL

Firefighter/Paramedic

Dunedin, FL · On-site

$25.55/hr

Candidates who are a current Florida State Firefighter II and possess a Paramedic Certification in accordance with the Pinellas County EMS Medical Director (i.e. Pinellas County Paramedic) will be ...

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How much do firefighter i jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter i in Florida is $44,543.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $51,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Firefighter I vs Firefighter II?

AspectFirefighter IFirefighter II
CertificationsBasic firefighter certification, often required for entry-level rolesAdvanced training, including specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentInitial response to fires, rescue, and emergency scenesMore complex incidents, training, and supervisory tasks
Employer UsageEntry-level firefighters in municipal and volunteer fire departmentsExperienced firefighters with additional skills and responsibilities

Firefighter I is an entry-level position requiring basic certification and involves initial emergency response duties. Firefighter II builds on this foundation with advanced training, enabling firefighters to handle more complex incidents and assume supervisory roles. The progression from Firefighter I to Firefighter II reflects increased skills, responsibilities, and qualifications within the firefighting profession.

What does firefighter I do?

A Firefighter I is an entry-level firefighter responsible for responding to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents. They perform tasks such as operating firefighting equipment, rescuing victims, and maintaining safety protocols, often working in teams and requiring certification in firefighting techniques and safety procedures.

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Infographic showing various Firefighter I job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,543 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

FIREFIGHTER

CNIC Careers

Key West, FL • On-site

$43K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Commander, Navy Installations Command rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Pay Range:
GS-07:
$53,740-$69,864
GS-06:
$48,361-$62,869
GS-05:
$43,384-$56,399Qualifications:GS-07:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire dept/brigade. 2) Performing rescue operations. 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards. 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. 5) Driving and operating firefighting vehicles. 6) Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
Required Certifications: Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. Must obtain and submit all certification requirements.
GS-06:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade. 2) Preforming rescue operations as a team member. 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents.
Required Certifications: Firefighter I and II, CPR, HAZMAT Operations, Driver Operator Pumper.
Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator ARFF, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.
GS-05:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade. 2) Performing rescue operations as a team member. 3) Operating pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment.
Required certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations.
Airport Firefighter will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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