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Avg. salary range
$75k–$77k
across regions
Hours / Day
24
Days / Week
1
working days
About this career
Firefighters control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$62,700
Average
$75,400
High
$84,600
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
1 on · 2 off per cycle
Most shifts are 24 hours straight followed by 48 hours off duty. Shifts can be any day of the week and on holidays.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$76,033
Overall Rank
93rd
out of 199 careers
In Public Safety, Security, & Law
5th
out of 8 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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