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Firefighters can be paid or volunteer, depending on the department they serve in. Paid firefighters usually work full-time and receive a salary, benefits, and retirement packages. Volunteer firefighters serve their communities without financial compensation.
To find more information about volunteer firefighters, a good resource would be the Volunteer FD website. Another good website is the NVFC (National Volunteer Fire Council).
About 800,000, which is above 70% of the total of all firefighters in the United States.About 800,000, which is above 70% of the totel of all firefighters in the United States.
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In the U.S. there are about 1.8 million firefighters, paid, paid on call and volunteer.
The work schedule of a firefighter will vary depending on if they are employed or are a volunteer. Volunteer firefighters do not usually have a set schedule. They usually come in when there is a fire. Employed firefighters typically work 24 hours on and then have 48 hours off.
Around 75% of firefighters are volunteer, and do not get paid. The rest do get paid. Usually in larger cities/areas you will see more paid firefighters.
Delaware's firemen are volunteer.
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Volunteer firefighters generally report to a fire department with one or more officers. The chief may be elected or appointed, and there may be captains and lieutenants who take charge of firefighters at various times for various purposes.
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