FIREFIGHTER
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Bridgeport, CA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Bridgeport, CA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Albany, GA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Albany, GA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
Current and valid Emergency Medical Technician certification from the Minnesota EMSRB or National Registry of EMT's at the time of hire * Current licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota or ...
Current and valid Emergency Medical Technician certification from the Minnesota EMSRB or National Registry of EMT's at the time of hire * Current licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota or ...
Firefighter
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$46K - $53K/yr
The Firefighter position performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations, assists ... IFSAC, ProBoard, National Registry, ability to obtain reciprocity, or equivalent certification may ...
Firefighter
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$46K - $53K/yr
The Firefighter position performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations, assists ... IFSAC, ProBoard, National Registry, ability to obtain reciprocity, or equivalent certification may ...
FIREFIGHTER
$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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
SC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
SC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Parris Island, SC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Parris Island, SC · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Albany, GA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Albany, GA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
Firefighter Trainee
Enid, OK · On-site
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction * Must have a High School degree or ... the beginning of the firefighter course Preferred Qualifications: Possess the following ...
Firefighter Trainee
Enid, OK · On-site
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction * Must have a High School degree or ... the beginning of the firefighter course Preferred Qualifications: Possess the following ...
Firefighter
Enid, OK · On-site
$21.94/hr
Must be able to meet required physical fitness certifications requirement, National Agency Check. Must possess the following certifications: Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations, Airport Rescue ...
Firefighter
Enid, OK · On-site
$21.94/hr
Must be able to meet required physical fitness certifications requirement, National Agency Check. Must possess the following certifications: Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations, Airport Rescue ...
FIREFIGHTER
Barstow, CA · On-site
$42K/yr
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National ... Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials ...
FIREFIGHTER
Barstow, CA · On-site
$42K/yr
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National ... Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
FIREFIGHTER
$47K/yr
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 ...
National Firefighter information
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$28.5K - $35K
4% of jobs
$35K - $41.5K
9% of jobs
$45.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$41.5K - $48K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $53.7K / yr.
$48K - $54.5K
21% of jobs
$54.5K - $61K
14% of jobs
$66.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$61K - $67.5K
11% of jobs
$67.5K - $74K
8% of jobs
$74K - $80.5K
5% of jobs
$80.5K - $87K
4% of jobs
$87K - $93.5K
3% of jobs
$93.5K - $100K
2% of jobs
$28.5K
$59.6K
$100K
How much do national firefighter jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for national firefighter 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 a national firefighter?
National Firefighters are highly trained professionals who respond to fires, emergencies, and disasters on a national scale, often working for government agencies or specialized wildfire response teams. Their duties include extinguishing wildfires, conducting search and rescue operations, providing emergency medical assistance, and helping with disaster recovery efforts across different regions. National Firefighters may be deployed anywhere in the country where their expertise is needed, and they often work in challenging and hazardous environments. They undergo rigorous physical and technical training to prepare for the demands of the job.
What are some common challenges a national firefighter faces when responding to large-scale emergencies across different regions?
National Firefighters often encounter challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar terrains, coordinating with multiple local agencies, and handling diverse emergency scenarios that vary by region. Working in large-scale incidents may require quick decision-making, extended deployments, and the ability to integrate into new teams while maintaining effective communication. Flexibility, resilience, and strong collaboration skills are essential for managing the logistical and operational complexities involved in national deployments.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a national firefighter, and why are they important?
To thrive as a National Firefighter, you need physical fitness, emergency response knowledge, and usually completion of fire academy training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with fire suppression equipment, rescue tools, and incident management systems is essential. Teamwork, quick decision-making, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this high-pressure role. These competencies ensure the safety of both the public and firefighting teams while enabling rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies.
What is the difference between National Firefighter vs Local Firefighter?
| Aspect | National Firefighter | Local Firefighter |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Firefighter I & II, EMT, specialized training | Firefighter I & II, EMT, local certifications |
| Work Environment | Federal agencies, national emergencies, multi-state responses | City or county fire departments, local emergencies |
| Employer & Industry | Federal government, national agencies | Municipal governments, local fire departments |
National Firefighters typically work for federal agencies and respond to large-scale emergencies across multiple states, requiring specific certifications and training. Local Firefighters serve within city or county departments, focusing on community-specific incidents. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in scope and jurisdiction.
What cities are hiring for National Firefighter jobs?
Cities with the most National Firefighter job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Firefighter jobs?
The most popular types of Firefighter jobs are:
What states have the most National Firefighter jobs?
States with the most job openings for National Firefighter jobs include:
United States Navy rating
6.4
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
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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