SWFRS · South Wales · Wales
On-Call Firefighters
- First seen
- 5 May 2026
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Summary
We are currently recruiting On-Call Firefighters in a number of stations across South Wales. You can visit our On-Call Firefighters Page for more information.Apply Now
Useful reading for On-call applicants
- UK firefighter salary 2026 — what you actually earn, by rank and role →
A concrete breakdown of UK firefighter pay in 2026 — trainee through competent, London weighting, on-call pay models (retainer + call-out vs salaried), and how overtime changes the picture.
- On-call vs wholetime — which firefighter role suits you? →
How on-call (retained) and wholetime firefighter roles actually differ — pay, hours, training commitment, and the lifestyle trade-offs that aren't on most service websites.
- Postcode eligibility for on-call firefighter roles →
Why on-call firefighters need to live close to a station, what "5 minutes" actually means, and how to check if your address qualifies before you apply.
Source: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/#on-call-firefighters
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