Pay and benefits
There are three levels of pay for on-call firefighters:
- trainee
- development
- competent
Your level depends upon your training, knowledge and experience.
The current on-call firefighter pay includes:
- a retainer fee (between £2,383 and £3,177 per annum)
- an hourly rate (between £10.88 and £14.51)
- a disturbance allowance (£4.18 per hour for each call-out)
As an on-call firefighter, you will get the same benefits as other employees. This includes:
- a pension scheme
- employee discounts
- flexible working practices
- excellent training
- paid holidays
- tax-saving schemes, such as childcare vouchers
