Firefighter 1

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Summary description:

Hero to Hero matches service members to existing first responder training academies, classes, and internships across the United States. Placements include training academies, classes, and practical experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. Our goal is to enable you to make a seamless transition from the military to a civilian first responder career. We will match you with a partner in Fire, EMS, or Police for training. Upon successful completion, you should have a job offer and/or certification(s) to pursue a full-time career as a first responder. We currently have over 25 partners in 15 different states, and we are adding more every month. After you submit your application, if we do not have a partner organization for your geographic area, we will ask you to help us find a department that may want to work with us. We will provide you with guidance for this. Please visit our website for more information and to submit your application.

Job description:

Firefighter

Members may be required to use their GI Bill for certain academies.

Eligibility factors:

All Services

Service members will apply to and meet all requirements of their selected location. Certain programs will require a standardized physical abilities test.

Pay varies by location

Colorado

Typical pay $61K – $101K/yr

Median pay: $74K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in Colorado — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Connecticut

Typical pay $64K – $82K/yr

Median pay: $78K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in Connecticut — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Michigan

Typical pay $44K – $67K/yr

Median pay: $55K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in Michigan — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

New Hampshire

Typical pay $45K – $64K/yr

Median pay: $57K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in New Hampshire — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Ohio

Typical pay $41K – $74K/yr

Median pay: $59K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in Ohio — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Texas

Typical pay $49K – $72K/yr

Median pay: $60K/yr

What Firefighters typically earn in Texas — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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