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.
Average Firefighter Salary. As of 2011, firefighters in the United States earned an average of $47,720 per year. Half reported annual incomes of between $31,690 and $60,120.t is worth noting that while police usually work a standard 40-hour work week, firefighters often work between 48 and 56 hours per week for less income. The average hourly wage of a firefighter in 2011 was $22.94, considerably less than the $27.05 average earned by police officers.