Firefighter Class Guide
Firefighter is the fire-response class: start with an extinguisher and extra inventory, then gain sanity and fire immunity at higher levels.
Quick Answer
Firefighter is the fire-response class. It starts with a Fire Extinguisher and extra inventory space, then rewards putting out fires with sanity and eventually removes fire-related sanity drain.
Use Firefighter when room fires and emergency cleanup are the main pressure in a shift.
Firefighter Stats
| Field | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Cost | 1100 Animal Coins |
| Perk | Lv. 1: Start with a Fire Extinguisher and +1 max inventory capacity. Lv. 2: Recover 1 sanity when putting out fires. Lv. 3: Become immune to sanity drain from fires and gain +10 bonus sanity. |
| Sanity | Starts with 65% sanity. |
| Utility | Starts with a Fire Extinguisher and +1 max inventory capacity; level 3 prevents sanity drain from fires. |
| Starter Cash | Zero starter cash. |
Description
Firefighter is the fire-response class. It starts with a Fire Extinguisher and extra inventory space, then rewards putting out fires with sanity and eventually removes fire-related sanity drain.
Use Firefighter on shifts with frequent room fires or when your team needs one player dedicated to emergency response without sacrificing inventory space.
Appearance
Firefighter is a grayish-blue elephant with predominantly pink ears and short tusks. They wear a black-and-blue hat and uniform with yellow stripes on the arms and torso, matching yellow stripes near the bottom of the pants, two knee pockets, and a small tail.
How to use Firefighter
Use Firefighter on shifts with frequent room fires or when your team needs one player dedicated to emergency response without sacrificing inventory space.
Assign Firefighter to watch for room fires and keep the extinguisher ready while teammates handle check-in, treatment, and anomaly checks.
Skins
- Classic
Trivia
- Firefighter was added on July 25, 2026, in The Hazmat Team Arrives update.
- It was the only new class added in that update.
- The Special Fire Extinguisher starter item recharges in the inventory and does not need the Charging Station.
Known Bugs
No confirmed known bugs listed.
Firefighter FAQ
What does Firefighter do in Animal Hospital?
Firefighter starts with a Fire Extinguisher and +1 max inventory capacity, then gains sanity when putting out fires and fire-drain immunity at level 3.
How much does Firefighter cost?
Firefighter costs 1100 Animal Coins in the class shop.
When was Firefighter added?
Firefighter was added on July 25, 2026, in The Hazmat Team Arrives update.
Is Firefighter good for Slime Shifts?
Firefighter is useful when room fires and emergency cleanup are creating pressure, but the class still needs teammates to handle patients and anomaly checks.
What is Firefighter's starting sanity?
Firefighter starts with 65% sanity according to the current class information.