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In the UK the majority of firefighters are on retainers, and will spend a few hours a week training, but otherwise just rely on pagers. They're paid a few thous
by gsnedders 8y ago
In the UK the majority of firefighters are on retainers, and will spend a few hours a week training, but otherwise just rely on pagers. They're paid a few thousand per year plus hourly and callout rates.
- cascom 8y agoWhich is the model for volunteer firefighters in the US (minus the hourly compensation/annual stipend) otherwise its essentially the same.