Firefighter Salary
Firefighter Salary based on 2018 Figures.
- FF-Recruit (R) $41,072
- FF-Probationary Recruit (PR) $54,215
- FF-1 $61,543
- FF-2 $63,867
- FF-3 $66,194
- FF-4 $68,528
- Paramedic Training Officer (PTO) - $71,269
- Fire Specialist - $74,010
- Fire Apparatus Operator - $74,010
- Fire Lieutenant - $79,493
- Fire Captain - $92,212
- Fire District Chief - $106,965
Insurance: Life, Accidental, Dental, Medical and Vision.
Pension: Eligible for Retirement after 25 years and 52 years of age
- Ohio Police and Fire Pension fund
- Deferred Compensation Plan
Kelly Day assignment every 3rd week.
A "Kelly day" is the occasional day off firefighters get to control budget-destroying overtime. The origin of the name is debated, but an often-repeated tale is of a Chicago mayor named Kelly who gave the firemen one day off after seven on duty, according to Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2.
- Credit Union Membership
- Membership in the IAFF
- Public Employee Assistance Services
- Opportunity for Overtime and Special Position Pay.
Special Position Opportunities:
· Extrication/Heavy Extrication
· High and Low Angle Rope Rescue Technician
· Fire Investigator
· Fire Code Enforcement
· Fire Prevention
· Paramedic
· Public Fire Education
· Rescue Diver
· Top Water Rescue Technician
· Training Instructor
· Paramedic Training Officer
· Peer Fitness Trainer
· Hazardous Materials Technician
· Confined Space Rescue Technician
· Urban Search and Rescue Technician
Career Advancement Opportunities:
· Civilian Positions
· Fire Prevention Specialist
· Arson Investigator
· Fire Apparatus Operator
· Fire Lieutenant
· Fire Captain
· Fire District Chief
· Fire Assistant Chief
· Chief of Department