In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria will work you through the ranks and salary structure of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) is a Paramilitary agency in Nigeria which is responsible for firefighting and rescue services across the country.
The agency operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior.
Its main functions includes responding to fire emergencies, natural disasters, conducting fire safety inspections, educating the public on fire prevention measures, and training firefighters.
The Federal Fire Service is found in different locations and cities across the country and it is well equipped with modern firefighting equipments and vehicles to effectively respond to emergencies.
Federal Fire Service Ranks
In the fire service, ranks are classified according to qualifications and years of service being that it is also part of the Nigerian Paramilitary organizations.
The ranks of the FFS are listed below beginning from the highest ranking officers to the least.
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 Salary
The Federal Fire Service use the Consolidated Para-Military Salary Structure (CONPASS), a unified salary scale for paramilitary units.
Their salaries are paid based on the ranks and qualifications, the higher your qualification and years of service, that’s the same way your salary will be paid.
Below is an a breakdown of the salaries received by the FFS officers on a monthly basis starting from the high ranking officers to the least.
Chief Inspectors: ₦1,405,497
Deputy Chief Inspectors: ₦1,225,237
Assistant Chief Inspectors: ₦1,152,037
Principal marshal Inspectors: ₦943,537
Senior Marshal Inspectors: ₦758,417
Marshal Inspectors I: ₦350,847
Marshal Inspectors II: ₦280,387
Marshal Inspectors III: ₦230,447
Chief Fire Marshal Assistants: ₦200,767
Deputy Fire Marshal Assistants: ₦180,047
Senior Fire Marshal Assistants: ₦120,427
Fire Marshal Assistants I: ₦100,587
Fire Marshal Assistants II: ₦85,747
Fire Marshal Assistants III: ₦70,577
The staff of the Fire Service are also entitled to basic allowances and benefits aside from their monthly pay, these benefits includes;
Medical allowance
Risk allowance
Transport allowance
Housing allowance
Uniform allowance
Fire Service training allowance