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Last Updated: July 02, 2026

Firefighter Captain

55.105 € (EUR)/yr

26,49 € (EUR)/hr

2.111 € (EUR)/yr

The average firefighter captain gross salary in Spain is 55.105 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 26 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 2.111 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Spain. An entry level firefighter captain (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 39.171 €. On the other end, a senior level firefighter captain (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 61.636 €.

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Salary Potential

61.802 € (EUR)

12 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Firefighter Captain will increase 12 % over 5 years.

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Firefighter Captain, the majority at 33% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Fire Services Administration Training

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Spain

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Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta

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Job Description
Supervises and coordinates activities of company of fire fighters assigned to specific firehouse. Responds to fire alarms and determines from observation nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and source of water supply, and directs firefighting crews accordingly. Trains subordinates in use of equipment and methods of extinguishing all types of fires. Evaluates efficiency of... personnel. Inspects station house, buildings, grounds, and facilities, and examines firetrucks and equipment, such as ladders and hoses, to ensure compliance with departmental maintenance standards. Inspects commercial establishments in assigned district and reports fire hazards or safety violations to fire inspector. Compiles report of each fire call, listing location, type, probable cause, estimated damage, and disposition. May respond to emergency calls to render first aid. May recommend corrective measures for fire hazards or safety violations to building owners. May conduct fire drills for occupants of buildings. May supervise and coordinate activities of fire companies fighting multiple alarm fire until relieved by superiors. May write and submit proposal for new equipment or modification of existing equipment to superiors. May be designated fire lieutenant in larger organizations. May be designated according to specialty as fire captain, marine; fire lieutenant, marine. Read More
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