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3E7X1 Fire Protection — Civilian Career Guide

Manages fire prevention, suppression, and rescue operations on Air Force installations. Responds to aircraft emergencies, structural fires, and HAZMAT incidents.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$86,050.00

AVG SALARY

$65,638.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Firefighter

SOC 33-2011

$52,290.00

median/yr

Fire Inspector

SOC 33-2021

$66,210.00

median/yr

Fire Chief

SOC 33-1021

$86,050.00

median/yr

ARFF Specialist

SOC 33-2011

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

FirefightingARFF (aircraft rescue)HAZMAT responseEmergency medicalFire preventionIncident command

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter II

EMT-Basic

Fire Inspector I/II

HAZMAT Technician

Translate Your 3E7X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Fire Protection skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.

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3E7X1Air ForceEmergency Services

3E7X1 Fire Protection — Civilian Career Guide

Manages fire prevention, suppression, and rescue operations on Air Force installations. Responds to aircraft emergencies, structural fires, and HAZMAT incidents.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$86,050.00

AVG SALARY

$65,638.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Firefighter

SOC 33-2011

$52,290.00

median/yr

Fire Inspector

SOC 33-2021

$66,210.00

median/yr

Fire Chief

SOC 33-1021

$86,050.00

median/yr

ARFF Specialist

SOC 33-2011

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

FirefightingARFF (aircraft rescue)HAZMAT responseEmergency medicalFire preventionIncident command

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter II

EMT-Basic

Fire Inspector I/II

HAZMAT Technician

Translate Your 3E7X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Fire Protection skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.