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US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Bridgeport, CA · On-site

$47K/yr

Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency ... Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Barstow, CA

$47K/yr

Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency ... Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ...

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Firefighter/Paramedic

Calimesa, CA · On-site

National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 * National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800 * S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior * S-130 Firefighter Training * Hazmat FRO * Auto ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Barstow, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FIREFIGHTER

Barstow, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

US Department of the Navy

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Bridgeport, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management ... Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump ...

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How much do manager firefighter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager firefighter in California is $58,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $68,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Firefighter vs Fire Captain?

AspectManager FirefighterFire Captain
CertificationsFirefighter I & II, EMT certification, leadership trainingFirefighter I & II, EMT, incident command training
Work EnvironmentFire stations, emergency scenes, training facilitiesFire scenes, emergency response, command posts
Employer & IndustryFire departments, emergency servicesFire departments, emergency services
Role FocusSupervising firefighting teams, administrative tasksLeading firefighting operations, decision-making on scene

While both roles require firefighting certifications and involve emergency response, a Manager Firefighter typically focuses on supervising teams and administrative duties, whereas a Fire Captain leads firefighting operations and makes critical decisions during emergencies.

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FIREFIGHTER

US Department of the Navy

Bridgeport, CA • On-site

$47K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

United States Navy rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 380 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various locations throughout the United States Marine Corps.Qualifications:GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency operations to include hazardous material responses, and responding to medical emergencies performing initial and ongoing assessments, performing physical examinations, and assisting patients with medical treatment; planning, and coordinating a fire prevention program, establishing fire prevention policies and procedures, developing and implementing Fire and Life Safety training programs, and conducting fire and safety inspections off all buildings and areas
GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: utilizing firefighting techniques for fire hazards; working with firefighting equipment; driving and operating a variety of firefighting vehicles, apparatuses or equipment; serving as a Firefighter extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue operations, performing invasive and non-invasive emergency and medical procedures.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
Certifications for GS-08:
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, Apparatus Driver/Operator, State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Basic Life Support (EMT-D) certification and Hazmat Certification (within one year of employment)
State of California Department of Motor Vehicles Firefighter Endorsement (for positions located in CA)
If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications?
Certifications for GS-009 :
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II and HAZMAT Operations. Malintaln a valid State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification, or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification that Is reciprocal to the State, or a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification.
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:Employment Type: OTHER

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National security, national security and international affairs, public safety statistics centers and offices, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and public administration

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