3E7X1 AFSC 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
4
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
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