Fire Lieutenant Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Fire Lieutenant make in Chicago, IL? The average Fire Lieutenant salary in Chicago, IL is $77,819 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,219 and $93,308. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Fire Training Officer I

Bluffton Township Fire District - Okatie , SC

The Training Lieutenant will be required to instruct South Carolina Fire Academy courses including Emergency Medical Technician courses along with continuing education at the company and department ...

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Faculty - Fire Protection Technology

Amarillo College - Amarillo , TX

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience at the officer level (Lieutenant or above) in a municipal, ESD or county fire department, in the training department. *A combination of education ...

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Alachua County Board of County Commissioners - Gainesville , FL

This is responsible technical work in the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department operating an ... This position reports directly to the Emergency Medical Services Lieutenant. Examples of Duties

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What does a Fire Lieutenant do?

Fire Lieutenant in Geyserville, CA

Plan and execute work assignments of multiple fire station personnel on a assigned shift.

November 09, 2022

Prepares reports with respect to Fire Department operations.

December 06, 2022

Cleans and inspects equipment, makes minor and major mechanical repairs and adjustments.

December 11, 2022

Performs strenuous exertion under handicaps such as smoke, cramped surroundings, extreme temperatures , loud noises and varied settings.

January 03, 2023

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

January 31, 2023

Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, department and company policies and procedures.

March 07, 2023

Respond to and participates in fire alarms as Company officer and as such is responsible for the supervision, performance, and safety of assigned fire fighting personnel.

April 03, 2023

Supervise and participate in rescue calls, administration of EMS care and hospital transport.

April 19, 2023

Participates in continuous training in fire prevention inspection and suppression through both simulation and on the job exercises.

April 26, 2023

Assists with purchases in the support of departmental operations in accordance Tribal policy.

May 04, 2023

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Fire Lieutenant, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

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93308

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60219

93308

77819

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Lieutenant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fire Lieutenant ranges from $60,219 to $93,308 with the average base salary of $77,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,219 to $93,308 with the average total cash compensation of $77,819.

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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