For this reason, it is popularly called the flesh-eating disease and although rare, it became well-known to the public in the 1990s. Even with top-notch care today, the prognosis can be bleak, with a mortality rate of around 25% and severe disfigurement common in survivors.
Nationally, while the average firefighter will earn in the mid-$40,000âs, a lieutenant will earn about $55,000 annually, a captain about $60,000 and a fire chief approximately $70,000. Firefighters frequently earn overtime wages, training or education reimbursements, paid vacation time, and sick leave.
For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Fire Fighter in the United States is $43,538, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Fire Fighter in the United States are expected to make less than $43,538.Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. 1  Salary.2  Salary + Bonus. 3  Benefits.or example the median expected annual pay for a typical Fire Fighter in the United States is $43,538, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Fire Fighter in the United States are expected to make less than $43,538. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. 1  Salary. 2  Salary + Bonus. 3  Benefits.