What are Firefighters paid?
• The current salary for a newly appointed Wholetime Firefighter is £21,157 rising to £22,038 during development and £28,199 when competent (when their Probation has been completed). The current retainer fee for Retained Duty System Firefighters is £2,116 pa, rising to £2,204 pa whilst in Development, and £2,821 pa when Competent. You will be paid an hourly rate of £12.88 when Competent. You will also receive a disturbance payment of £3.70 when answering emergency calls. In addition to responding to emergencies you will receive a retaining fee, turnout fee and additional hourly rate payments. (Correct at July 2009).
