Here's how much firefighters make in every US state
Firefighter salaries vary dramatically across US states, ranging from under $25,000 to over $143,000, influenced by cost of living, local budgets, and department type.
'Disappointing and frustrating': Newsom vetoes Cal Fire raise
Governor Newsom vetoed a bill that would have raised Cal Fire firefighter wages tied to local department averages, citing state cost pressures and bargaining concerns.