How much does a fireman earn in Northern Ireland?
How much does a fireman earn in Northern Ireland?
Pay & Pension
| Role | Salary 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 |
How many 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 1.7 million. It has four area commands, supported by 14 districts across Northern Ireland.
Is there a fire service in Northern Ireland?
Official website. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (formerly Northern Ireland Fire Brigade) is the statutory fire and rescue service for Northern Ireland.
When did Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service merge?
On 1 October 1973, the two fire services were merged into a single service, named Northern Ireland Fire Brigade. In 2006, the service adopted its current name of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
When did the Belfast Fire Brigade become the Northern Ireland Fire Authority?
It then provided a dedicated firefighting service to the people of the city of Belfast until its amalgamation with the Northern Ireland Fire Authority on 1 October 1973, when it became the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland, today the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (founded in July 2006).
Who is the Chief Fire Officer in Northern Ireland?
The current Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer is Michael Graham. Organised firefighting began in what is now Northern Ireland in the 19th century. In 1800, the Belfast Borough Police were established and firefighting was one of their duties. The firefighting units were later separated from the police to form the Belfast Fire Brigade .