emt? paramedic?firefighter?paramedic/firefighter…..salary?
can anyone give me info on the salarys of these jobs…thank you
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can anyone give me info on the salarys of these jobs…thank you
We don’t do our jobs for the money. We do it because we’re a bunch of warped adrenaline-junkies.
Seriously though – all of these professions tend to be underpaid. If you get on with the right squads you might get a nice benefits and pension package though. Some firemen do quite well for themselves, but that’s a really tough job.
The most any of us EMTs make here in NJ is about $15 per hour with benefits. This might sound good to a younger single person, but when you add kids, a mortgage and a crippling addiction to Target in to the mix, it isn’t much.
I have no idea what ‘medics make here, but I get the impression that it isn’t too much either. I’m getting ready to go to nursing school – there’s a lot you can do with that degree. I don’t plan on stopping until I’ve acheived at least a Master’s.
Your best bet is to see if you can do a few ride-alongs with your local EMS and/or fire squads – that way you can see if this is something you really want to dedicate yourself to.
Best of luck to you!
it depends widely on where you are in the country. the firefighters where I live tend to start at around 90-94k/year, but the firefighters in surrounding cities I think make a lot less. Paramedics make maybe half that.
Of those three professions, EMT’s are the lowest paid, no matter where you go in the country (it’s the easiest certification to get, and they have the fewest responsibilities in the field) followed by paramedics and then firefighters. Depending on where you are, if you’re a firefighter, they might also require you to have your paramedic liscense (and I think then you might get paid a little more)
Hope this helps!