Firefighter Paramedic Shift Hours & Pay Calculator
Pre-loaded with the median wage ($30.45/hr) and typical pattern (Kelly 24/48 (Fire Service)) for a Firefighter Paramedic. Edit any field to model your own schedule.
How Firefighter Paramedic overtime is calculated
This role is governed by FLSA 207(k) — 212 hours per 28-day work period for fire suppression. The break policy commonly applied is meal at station. The default schedule pattern shown above is Kelly 24/48 (Fire Service) — the typical staffing model in Municipal Fire Services. Cross-reference any number against current industry-specific overtime guidance for compliance.
The wage shown is the median hourly figure published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS bulletins (May 2024 reference period). Actual pay varies by employer, geography, seniority, and any collective bargaining agreement. The calculator above lets you swap in the rate from your offer letter or pay stub to see how a typical week, biweekly pay period, or rotation projects out.
Things this calculator does not do
- It does not include shift differential pay automatically — use the night differential calculator for that.
- It does not apply state-specific daily overtime rules — see your state's overtime page.
- It does not handle 207(k) public-safety work periods — use the 7(k) calculator.
- It does not deduct paid breaks (those count as worked hours by definition).