How good do firefighters get paid??
Assuming you’re talking about a full time firefighter rather than a volunteer, then they get paid in the same manner as most other jobs, a paycheck. By the way, some volunteers DO get paid, and it varies largely depending on whether or not they are Fire I or Fire II or both certified, whether or not they are an EMT, Paramedic, a full time Firefighter and they just volunteer on the side, etc. It’s not much, mind you, but it does happen. As for full timers, it varies greatly also depending on much of the same criteria above as well as what state and city you are talking about. It could range anywhere from $30-75 thousand per year depending on your job (there are different jobs among firemen) and experience. Some chiefs especially in big cities like Charlotte, NC or New York, NY can make upwards of $150 thousand per year. The benefits are second to none as well.
