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.
They are then assigned to a fire company for a probationary period. As of May 2009, firemen made median wages of $45,050 per year, with a range of $22,990 to $74,390. This equaled $21.66 per hour, with a range of $11.05 to $35.76. Most firemen are typically hired by local government, though their salaries can vary by jurisdiction.