Pay & Pension

RoleSalary per annum*
Trainee Firefighter – Competent Firefighter£24,000 – £32,000
Crew Commander£35,000
Watch Commander£37,000 – £40,000
Station Commander£40,000 – £50,000

What is the biggest fire station in Ireland?

Dublin Fire Brigade
Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) is your fire, rescue and emergency ambulance service. We are the largest full time brigade in the country.

How many firefighters are there in Northern Ireland?

NIFRS has a workforce of around 2,230 personnel. NIFRS covers Northern Ireland, an area of over 5,500 square miles (14,000 km2) with a population of 1.9 million people….Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

Operational area
Established1 October 1973
Annual calls36,069 (2016/2017)
Employees2,230
Chief Fire OfficerPeter O’Reilly

How many fire stations have closed?

10 fire stations
In London, 10 fire stations have been closed, 27 fire engines axed and more than 600 firefighter posts have been cut. Every year response times are increasing and 2015-2016 saw a 15% rise in fire deaths compared with the year before.

How many full time fire stations are there in Northern Ireland?

70 fire stations
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has about 70 fire stations to service an area of 5,500 square miles and a population of more than 1.8 million. It has four area commands, supported by 14 districts across Northern Ireland.

How much do paramedics make Northern Ireland?

EMTs will be moved from band four to five, which will see their pay rise from £21,892 – £24,157 to £24,907 – £30,615 (depending on experience), while paramedics and RRP workers will move from band five to six, receiving a pay increase from £24,907 – £30,615 to £31,365 – £37,890.

When should you call 999 for a fire?

If a crime has taken place, call 999 to alert the police and they will send essential people to the scene to assist the situation. If a fire is taking place and cannot be controlled by those at the scene, calling 999 will alert the fire service to arrive at the scene and control the situation.

How many fire stations are there in Ireland?

218 fire stations
There are 218 fire stations throughout the country with 3,245 serving fire service personnel, of whom 1,206 are full-time and 2,039 are retained (on a 24 hour basis).

How many fire stations are in NYC?

The FDNY employs approximately 10,951 uniformed firefighting employees, 4,274 uniformed EMS employees, and 2,096 civilian employees. Its regulations are compiled in title 3 of the New York City Rules….New York City Fire Department.

Operational area
Divisions14
Battalions53
Stations254
Engines197