Firefighter Trainee Salary in Newark, NJ

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How much does a Firefighter Trainee make in Newark, NJ? The average Firefighter Trainee salary in Newark, NJ is $76,515 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,159 and $95,716. 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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Firefighter Exam Registration

City of Johnson City - Johnson City , TN

... firefighter trainee as defined by the City of Johnson City, and not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic violation. Applicants must ...

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Warehouse Support Associate | Tech Trainee

Pro Coffee Gear - Austin , TX

Warehouse Support Associate | Tech Trainee About us Pro Coffee Gear is a rapidly growing commercial ... This helps us avoid time-consuming and emotionally laborious "firefighting" exercises. It also ...

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Warehouse Support Associate | Tech Trainee

Pro Coffee Gear - Manor , TX

Warehouse Support Associate | Tech Trainee About us Pro Coffee Gear is a rapidly growing commercial ... This helps us avoid time-consuming and emotionally laborious "firefighting" exercises. It also ...

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Fire Recruit (Paramedic Option)

City of Chula Vista, CA - Chula Vista , CA

To be considered for Fire Recruit (Paramedic Option), you must be on the Firefighter Candidate ... This is a trainee-level, non-sworn, 40-hour workweek classification in the Fire series, with no ...

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Fire Truck Aerial Apparatus Inspector

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Portland , OR

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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Fire Equipment Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Portland , OR

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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What does a Firefighter Trainee do?

Common responsibilities of a Firefighter Trainee

Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, emergency medical techniques and related subjects.

February 07, 2023

Performs related duties as assigned.

March 02, 2023

Participate in specialized training and learn to perform Fire Rescue work, including work which involves an element of personal danger and requires working on extended shifts.

March 09, 2023

Provide support and assistance to Fire Rescue personnel and other BoCC personnel as assigned.

March 09, 2023

Assist Fire Rescue personnel with maintaining the fire truck and other Fire Rescue vehicles in an efficient, operational condition, including checking gas, oil, water, belts, and tires.

March 25, 2023

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, and must successfully pass the adult basic education level exam (TABE), certifying minimum 10th grade level reading and math comprehension ability.

April 14, 2023

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Firefighter Trainee in Newark, NJ

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70159

95716

76515

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70379

97349

78125

What is the average salary for Firefighter Trainee in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Trainee in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Firefighter Trainee ranges from $70,159 to $95,716 with the average base salary of $76,515. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,379 to $97,349 with the average total cash compensation of $78,125.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,515	$70,159 - $95,716
Bonus	$1,610	$220 - $1,633
Total Pay	$78,125	$70,379 - $97,349

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Firefighter Trainee Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,283 - $95,885	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,283 - $95,885	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,587 - $97,664	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,283 - $95,885	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,283 - $95,885	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,283 - $95,885	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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