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Whats the difference between Wholetime and Retained Duty System Firefighters?

April 26, 2017duty firefighters system wholetime

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Whats the difference between Wholetime and Retained Duty System Firefighters?

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• Firefighters can be either Wholetime (full-time) or employed on a Retained Duty System (RDS). Wholetime Firefighters are permanently based at, and mobilised from a fire station. RDS Firefighters are often fully employed in other occupations and respond to calls from their home or place of work. For more information on the role of Wholetime and Retained Duty System Firefighters, and a list of RDS stations within West Yorkshire, read the Firefighter Recruitment Guide.