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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Quantico, VA

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Bridgeport, CA

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Bethesda, MD

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Annapolis, MD

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Indian Head, MD

$46K/yr

... pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector ... Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and ...

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How much do firefighters pay jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighters pay 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.

What is the difference between Firefighters Pay vs Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Pay?

AspectFirefighters PayEmergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Pay
Required CredentialsFirefighter certification, EMT certification often requiredEMT certification, some states require advanced certifications
Work EnvironmentFire stations, emergency scenes, rescue operationsAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, emergency servicesAmbulance services, hospitals, emergency agencies

Firefighters and EMTs both respond to emergencies and require certification, but firefighters focus on fire suppression and rescue, while EMTs provide medical care. Pay differences reflect the scope of responsibilities and certifications involved.

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FIREFIGHTER

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

$46K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various Department of the Navy Commands, including but not limited to Marine Corps and Commander, Navy Installations.Qualifications:GS-06:
Your resume must 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 performing any of the following tasks; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; and 5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
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) Performing structural and crash firefighting duties; 2) Operating firefighting communication equipment; 3) Using firefighting equipment such as: operating hoses, using ladders and hydrants; 4) Detecting the presence of potentially hazardous material. 5) Maintaining firefighting equipment and fire station facilities, performing functional test and inspection of firefighting equipment.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
Certifications for GS-06:
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications?
Certifications for GS-05:
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I\II and HAZMAT Operations. The certifications must have been awarded by DOD, IFSAC, or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications?
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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