As well as the current fees outlined below, we are also looking at alternative remuneration packages for a more flexible working arrangement.
Retaining fee
A retaining fee is paid for the hours of cover that an On-Call Firefighter provides and will vary depending on the amount of cover agreed.
Disturbance fee
This is a set amount that is paid each time an On-Call Firefighters responds to an emergency.
Hourly rate
Once alerted, an On-Call Firefighter is paid at a set hourly rate for the duration of the emergency call. They are also paid at this rate for any training or additional work that they do for the Service.
| Role | Hourly Rate | Disturbance Fee |
| On-Call Firefighter | ||
| Trainee | £11.05 | £4.24 per call |
| Development | £11.51 | £4.24 per call |
| Competent | £14.72 | £4.24 per call |
| On-Call Crew Commander | ||
| Development | £15.65 | £4.24 per call |
| Competent | £16.32 | £4.24 per call |
