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Mobile Civil Service

FIREFIGHTER

Mobile, AL

$51K - $82K/yr

Please attach your Firefighter I certificate from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. If your Firefighter I certificate is from outside of Alabama, it would need to be ...

CNIC Careers

FIREFIGHTER

Key West, FL

$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

$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 ...

James City County

Certified Firefighter

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$55K/yr

Firefighter I: $55,910 or DOQ Firefighter II: $59,838 or DOQ Firefighter III: $64,066 or DOQ Firefighter IV: $68,611 or DOQ Responsibilities Firefighter I • Performs full range of fire suppression ...

City of Murrieta

Firefighter/Paramedic

Murrieta, CA

$106K - $129K/yr

Certificate of Completion from a California State Firefighter I Academy or OSFM Firefighter I * Driving is an essential job function; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is required*

Warren County, VA

Firefighter/EMT

Front Royal, VA · On-site

$51K/yr

Minimum requirements include certification as a Virginia Firefighter I or Pro Board-certified Firefighter 1, Virginia Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) and Virginia Emergency Medical Technician. A ...

City of Hopewell, VA

Medic/Firefighter I

Hopewell, VA · On-site

$58K - $74K/yr

Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations preferred upon hire, required within one year of hire. * Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia with zero or plus points. * Must meet ...

City of Hopewell

Medic/Firefighter I

Hopewell, VA

$58K - $74K/yr

Virginia or National Registry EMT Intermediate or Paramedic certification upon hire Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations preferred upon hire, required within one year of hire. Valid ...

City of Murrieta, CA

Firefighter/Paramedic

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$106K - $129K/yr

Certificate of Completion from a California State Firefighter I Academy or OSFM Firefighter I * * Driving is an essential job function; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is required*

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.

CNIC Careers

$40K/yr

Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NR-EMT).These certifications must have been ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter i in the United States is $59,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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FIREFIGHTER

Mobile Civil Service

Mobile, AL

$51K - $82K/yr

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Re-posted 19 days ago

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General Information This is public safety work engaging directly in firefighting and station and equipment maintenance activities. Jurisdictions Yearly Rate City of Mobile $51,402 - $82,174 City of Prichard $35,664 - $55,320 City of Chickasaw $41,280 - $64,044 City of Saraland $43,569 - $69,652 City of Bayou La Batre $37,240 - $59,535 City of Satsuma $40,458^ - $64,678 ^City of Satsuma - a 5% incentive pay increase is available to Fire Fighters who have completed their Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training from the Alabama Fire College. Your application for Firefighter cannot be reviewed until you have attached either a Fire Fighter I certificate or a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document.

Certified applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Firefighter I. Please attach your Firefighter I certificate from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. If your Firefighter I certificate is from outside of Alabama, it would need to be Proboard or IFSAC approved.

Certified applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived. Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Volunteer Firefighter. Please attach your Volunteer Firefighter certificate and a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived. Non-certified applicants, please attach a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document that has been completed within the past year. For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Test and testing locations in Alabama, please click on this link for more information.

For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Testing in Mobile County, please click on this link for more information. Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.

Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Description For details, please see Class Specifications | Firefighter | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page

As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.

Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work.

The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

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