The Federal Fire Service (FFS) serves as the primary agency under the Federal Government of Nigeria, mandated to mitigate, prevent, and extinguish fires and other emergencies, as well as fulfill additional duties delegated by the Honorable Minister of Interior. The FFS salary structure is organized based on ranks and years of experience within the system, following the Consolidated Para-Military Salary Structure (CONPASS), which is a unified scale for paramilitary units in Nigeria.
Ranks in the Federal Fire Service
Ranks within the fire service are categorized according to qualifications. Individuals joining with an SSCE certificate hold the rank of Fire Marshal Assistant III, while those with a National Diploma or NCE are designated as Senior Fire Marshal Assistants. Graduates entering with a BSc or HND are titled Marshal Inspectors III.
Below is the hierarchical list of ranks within the Fire Service, from the most senior to the most junior:
- Chief Inspector
- Deputy Chief
- Assistant Chief Inspectors
- Principal marshal
- Senior Marshal Inspectors
- Marshal Inspectors I
- Marshal Inspectors II
- Marshal Inspectors III
- Chief Fire Marshal Assistants
- Deputy Fire Marshal Assistants
- Senior Fire Marshal Assistants
- Fire Marshal Assistants I
- Fire Marshal Assistants II
- Fire Marshal Assistants III
Federal Fire Service (FSS) Salary Structure – 2024
The FSS salary structure places importance on factors such as certification, level, and experience. Salaries for individuals entering with:
- SSCE certificates (Level 03 and Level 04) range from ₦70,577 per month.
- National Diploma or NCE (Level 06 and Level 07) amount to N120,427 monthly.
- BSc or HND holders (Level 08) receive ₦230,447 monthly.
- Additional salary figures for various ranks within the FFS are provided, ranging from ₦70,577 to ₦1,405,497 monthly, depending on the rank.
Other Benefits and Allowances for Federal Fire Service
In addition to basic salary, FFS personnel receive various benefits and welfare packages, including Hazard Allowance, Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Transport Allowance, Uniform Allowance, and Fire Service Training Allowance. Training allowances for recruits range from N15,000 to N45,000 monthly, based on qualifications.
Note
These salary estimates are based on research and not official figures from the Federal Fire Service.
Salaries within the FFS may vary, as individuals may receive different salaries within the same rank based on their tenure.Interested individuals can apply for federal government job openings via the provided link.