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.
The average annual salary for Texas firefighters is $44,490 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). PayScale.com shows a salary range from $35,454 to $54,385 for Texas firefighters. Firefighter positions will increase by 19 percent during 2008 to 2018.