Protecting Your Community, Your Way

Earlier this year, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) introduced a new availability and pay banding system.  This system recognises the need to balance work and personal lives, offering more flexible options for those interested in becoming On-Call Firefighters.

The new banding system offers five availability options, replacing the previous two, giving both current and prospective On-Call firefighters greater flexibility in how they serve.

The new banding system includes the following options:

• Band 5: At least 120 hours of availability per week
• Band 4: from 91 hours per week and up to and including 119 hours
• Band 3: from 61 hours per week and up to and including 90 hours per week
• Band 2: 31 hours per week and up to and including 60 hours per week
• Band 1: Up to and including 30 hours per week

In addition to increased flexibility, the new system offers a range of enhanced benefits for On-Call Firefighters:

• Flexible commitment: On-Call Firefighters can serve their communities while maintaining other employment, and a healthy work-life balance 
• Paid compensation: On-Call Firefighters earn money for training, drills, callouts as well as an annual retainer fee 
• Personal development:Gain valuable emergency response skills and access professional training and certifications
• Career progression: Becoming an On-Call Firefighter could be the first step in a Wholetime Firefighting career, or a career within another emergency services