For this reason, it is popularly called the flesh-eating disease and although rare, it became well-known to the public in the 1990s. Even with top-notch care today, the prognosis can be bleak, with a mortality rate of around 25% and severe disfigurement common in survivors.
Nationally, while the average firefighter will earn in the mid-$40,000âs, a lieutenant will earn about $55,000 annually, a captain about $60,000 and a fire chief approximately $70,000. Firefighters frequently earn overtime wages, training or education reimbursements, paid vacation time, and sick leave.
Itâs possible for a firefighter to make as much as $400,000 per year and retire with a gigantic pension in certain situations. New Jerseyâs typical firefighter pay comes out to over $80,000 per year, with 10% of firefighters there making over $116,000.