How many part-time firefighter jobs are open in the United States?

420 part-time postings are open right now at 302 departments in the United States on FireJobs. Members see the pay, closing date and application link for each.

How do part-time firefighter jobs work?

Part-time firefighters cover scheduled shifts, often 12 or 24 hours, at departments that mix career and part-time staff, or respond from home as paid-on-call members. Pay is hourly or per call. Most postings require Firefighter I and an EMT license, and many part-timers use the role to build experience while applying for career positions.

Can a part-time firefighter job lead to a full-time position?

Often. Combination departments frequently fill career openings from their part-time ranks, and the shift experience, references and certifications transfer to any application. Postings sometimes say so directly.

What do part-time firefighters get paid?

Postings on FireJobs typically publish an hourly rate, commonly in the range of $15 to $30 an hour depending on region and certification, with paramedics at the top of the range. Paid-on-call departments pay per response or per hour on scene. The posting is the source for the exact figure.

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420 postings open at 302 departments in the United States.

Paid part-time and paid-on-call firefighter openings. FireJobs lists a posting here when the department advertises the position as part-time rather than full-time career or volunteer. Members see the pay, the closing date and the direct application link on every one.

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Part-Time Firefighter Jobs, explained

How many part-time firefighter jobs are open in the United States?: 420 part-time postings are open right now at 302 departments in the United States on FireJobs. Members see the pay, closing date and application link for each.
How do part-time firefighter jobs work?: Part-time firefighters cover scheduled shifts, often 12 or 24 hours, at departments that mix career and part-time staff, or respond from home as paid-on-call members. Pay is hourly or per call. Most postings require Firefighter I and an EMT license, and many part-timers use the role to build experience while applying for career positions.
Can a part-time firefighter job lead to a full-time position?: Often. Combination departments frequently fill career openings from their part-time ranks, and the shift experience, references and certifications transfer to any application. Postings sometimes say so directly.
What do part-time firefighters get paid?: Postings on FireJobs typically publish an hourly rate, commonly in the range of $15 to $30 an hour depending on region and certification, with paramedics at the top of the range. Paid-on-call departments pay per response or per hour on scene. The posting is the source for the exact figure.

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