Firefighter in Wyoming: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

Public safety

Wyoming employs 680 firefighters, with a statewide median of $58,090 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Wyoming licensing picture, and where to train.

What Firefighters Earn in Wyoming (May 2025)

What That Pay Is Worth in Wyoming

Prices in Wyoming run about 7% below the national average (cost-of-living index 92.7 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $58,090 median stretches to roughly $62,665 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Wyoming (2024–2034)

Wyoming is projected to grow firefighters employment +4.5%, faster than the +3.4% projected nationally. The state expects about 60 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Wyoming License and Certification Requirements

Firefighter I / II certification (NFPA 1001) — regulated by the Wyoming fire departments / state fire training.

1. Complete a fire academy (a department-run or approved academy).
2. Earn Firefighter I and II certification (NFPA 1001-based).
3. Add EMT certification — most departments require it — then apply to departments.

Official requirements: Wyoming fire departments / state fire training →

Training in Wyoming

Competitive hiring; EMT (or paramedic) plus academy certs make you a stronger candidate. Many start as volunteers; wildland firefighting is also an option.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Wyoming include:

• Casper College — Certificate / Associate
• Central Wyoming College — Certificate / Associate
• Laramie County Community College — Associate

Where Firefighters Work in Wyoming

Real Wyoming fire departments that employ firefighters include:

• Afton Volunteer Fire Department — Afton
• Crook County Fire Department - Aladdin — Aladdin
• Laramie County Fire District 3 — Albin
• Alpine Fire Department — Alpine
• Clearmont Fire District — Arvada
• Baggs Volunteer Fire Department — Baggs

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People drawn to public service, physical challenge, and team-based work with a clear civic purpose.

Think twice if: Shift work, physical fitness testing, fire and smoke exposure, and civil service hiring timelines sound prohibitive.

Why it's resilient: Firefighting requires physical presence, real-time judgment, community trust, and licensed skills that are inherently resistant to automation.

First Steps

Research your local fire department's recruitment cycle and start EMT-Basic training as the first practical step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Wyoming statewide and metro estimates for SOC 33-2011. Licensing summary compiled from the Wyoming fire departments / state fire training (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Wyoming wages · Wyoming licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.