On-call firefighters receive an annual wage to reflect the time they commit plus additional payments for attending drill nights and incidents.

Annual wage (based on 100% contract)
Correct from July 2024

Firefighter

Trainee - £2,827
Development - £2,944
Competent - £3,768

Crew Commander

Development - £4,004
Competent - £4,177

Watch Commander

Development - £4,267
Competent A - £4,386
Competent B - £4,671 

Call out rate

Firefighter

Trainee - £12.91 per hour
Development - £13.44 per hour
Competent - £17.20 per hour

Crew Commander

Development - £18.28 per hour
Competent - £19.07 per hour

Watch Commander

Development - £19.48 per hour
Competent A - £20.03 per hour
Competent B - £21.33 per hour