The local government sector was represented by both management and unions at the recent negotiations on an extension to the Public Service Agreement. The actual remuneration paid to retained fire fighters is a matter for each local authority and is not available in my Department. However, the current rates applicable to retained fire fighters are contained in the tables below.
Retained (Part-Time) Fire Service
Service
|
Station Officer
|
Sub Officer, Driver Mechanic
|
Firefighter
|
0 - 5 years
|
€15,438
|
€11,687
|
€8,402
|
5 – 10 years
|
€17,345
|
€13,130
|
€9,439
|
10 years +
|
€19,078
|
€14,442
|
€10,383
|
Hourly rate of attendance
|
Drill
|
Fire
Day
|
Fire
Day
|
Fire
Night/Weekend
|
Fire
Night/Weekend
|
|
|
1st Hour
|
Subsequent Hours
|
1st Hour
|
Subsequent Hours
|
Rate per Hour
|
€19.86
|
€39.72
|
€19.86
|
€79.44
|
€39.72
|