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.
As of 2011, starting annual pay for firefighters was $43,074 a year, including base pay plus overtime, holiday pay and other differentials. After the first year, wages increased to $49,470, and after three years, they reached $59,629 a year.In terms of rank, lieutenants earned $125,848 annually.he lowest-paid made less than $22,480 a year, while the highest-paid received over $75,520 per year. A typical schedule for this compensation includes 24-hour shifts on duty, followed by 48 to 72 hours off.