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Paramedic Firefighter
$68,136 (USD)/yr
$32.76 (USD)/hr
$0 (USD)/yr
The average paramedic firefighter gross salary in Los Angeles, California is $68,136 or an equivalent hourly rate of $33. This is 12% higher (+$7,452) than the average paramedic firefighter salary in the United States. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $0. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Los Angeles, California. An entry level paramedic firefighter (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $49,769. On the other end, a senior level paramedic firefighter (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $83,387.
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Salary Potential
$76,534 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Paramedic Firefighter will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Paramedic Firefighter, the majority at 99% with high schools.
Typical Field of Study: Fire Science/Fire-fighting Training
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The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 74% more than the average cost of living in the United States. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.
View Cost of Living PageLos Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California. With roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits as of 2020, Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind only New York City; it is also the commercial, financial and cultural center of Southern California. Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate, an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 13...
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Job Description
Combats, suppresses, or anticipates fires and saves plane crew and passengers in response to actual or potential air-crash emergencies. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway where distressed craft is expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after... landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. Renders first aid to injured. Establishes fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area. May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is involved. May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions.
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