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Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$82K - $110K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Los Alamos, NM · Hybrid

$75K - $101K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Chamblee, GA · Hybrid

$81K - $109K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Oak Ridge, TN · Hybrid

$79K - $107K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$78K - $105K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

Merrick & Company

Fire Protection Engineer II

Aiken, SC · Hybrid

$70K - $95K/yr

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on ...

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How much do mid level fire spotter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for mid level fire spotter in the United States is $17.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs pay 10,000 a month without a degree?

A mid-level fire spotter typically does not earn $10,000 a month without specialized experience or certifications. High-paying jobs without a degree often include roles in sales, real estate, or skilled trades like plumbing or electrical work, which rely on experience and skills rather than formal education. Some entrepreneurs or self-employed professionals can also reach this income level through business ventures or freelance work.

How much do Firewatch lookouts get paid?

Firewatch lookouts, including mid-level fire spotters, typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer. Salaries can also vary based on seasonal work and certifications such as wildfire suppression training.

How hard is it to get a job as a firewatch?

Securing a mid-level fire spotter position typically requires relevant experience, such as previous fire watch or forestry work, and sometimes certifications like OSHA or fire safety training. Job availability can vary based on location, season, and demand, but generally, it involves applying through employers, demonstrating safety awareness, and meeting physical requirements.

What jobs pay 2000 a day?

Mid Level Fire Spotters typically do not earn $2000 a day; such high daily pay is more common in specialized or executive roles like consultants, high-level contractors, or certain project managers in industries like construction or consulting. These positions often require extensive experience, certifications, or unique skills, and may involve irregular schedules or high-risk environments. Most fire spotting roles pay hourly or daily wages significantly below this amount.

What is the difference between Mid Level Fire Spotter vs Fire Watch Technician?

AspectMid Level Fire SpotterFire Watch Technician
CertificationsFire safety training, basic spotting certificationsFire watch certification, safety training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, forested or wildfire-prone areasConstruction sites, industrial facilities
Employer & IndustryForestry, wildfire management agenciesConstruction, manufacturing, industrial sectors

Mid Level Fire Spotters primarily work outdoors in wildfire-prone areas, focusing on detecting fires early. Fire Watch Technicians typically work on construction sites or industrial facilities to monitor for fire hazards. While both roles require safety training and fire awareness certifications, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Mid Level Fire Spotter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 98% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,749 per year, or $17.7 per hour.
Mid-Level Fire Protection Specialist

Mid-Level Fire Protection Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, KS

$52K - $81K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Spirit AeroSystems rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.


Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops, administers and provides fire protection services for safeguarding people, the environment, and property consistent with company or government requirements.
  • Responds to calls for fire protection, conducts service checks for fire protection equipment.
  • Plans and provides inspections for fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, building inspections, and related inspections.
  • Responds to calls for emergencies to include, hazardous materials incident, technical rescue, confined space rescue, fire incidents, emergency medical emergencies, perform incident command roles.
  • Conduct inspection and testing of fire protection equipment, valves hydrants and fire suppression equipment.
  • Permitting issuance for hot work, confined space and excavation task for company and contract personnel.
  • Ensures compliance with written policies and procedures in all phases of the company operations.
  • Interfaces with government agencies, local and state level fire agencies.
  • Conduct fire inspections for company offices, building projects, complete fire inspection report.
  • Complete building preplans for fire and emergency response, complete reports for preplanning.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of progressive fire service or EMS experience.

  • Kansas Certified EMT, AEMT or Paramedic
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Firefighter I and II
  • Fire Inspector
  • HAZMAT technician
  • ARFF
  • NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $52,900 - $81,150

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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