Sources: Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation, Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Oregon state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first. These are the ranges Oregon sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Firefighter Class 5555 · class description Grade 21-AA · International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Kingsley Firefighter Association (KFFA) (REPR IK) | $6,154.00 – $8,966.00 a month $73,848 – $107,592 a year 8 steps
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Grade 21-AP · International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Kingsley Firefighter Association (KFFA) (REPR IK) | $6,583.00 – $9,590.00 a month $78,996 – $115,080 a year 8 steps
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Grade 21-AA · International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Portland Air National Guard Firefighters (REPR IP) | $6,183.00 – $9,006.00 a month $74,196 – $108,072 a year 8 steps
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Grade 21-AP · International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Portland Air National Guard Firefighters (REPR IP) | $6,611.00 – $9,631.00 a month $79,332 – $115,572 a year 8 steps
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Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation, Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Oregon, all employers Sourced
Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Oregon, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | OR |
|---|---|
| Workers | 3,790 |
| 10th percentile | $38,800 |
| Median | $70,900 |
| 90th percentile | $104,070 |
| National median, government employers | $60,050 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Employers in Oregon
167 fire departments in Oregon, largest Portland Fire & Rescue, Clackamas County Fire District 1, Eugene Springfield Fire.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for Oregon
National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT CertificationPractice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification (Pro Board / IFSAC)Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter II Certification (Pro Board / IFSAC)Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness-Level Responder CertificationEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Operations CertificationEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NTN FireTEAM Firefighter Entry-Level ExamPractice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.