Wholetime retained guidance

An increasing number of firefighters are undertaking wholetime retained contracts
within Fire and Rescue Authorities. This has increased the positive and on-call hours
firefighters are working and is a cause for concern. Local Officials need to challenge
Fire and Rescue Services to ensure they have suitable and sufficient systems in place
for robust monitoring and controlling the hours of work and rest and that members are
safeguarded from working excessive hours, fatigue and take adequate rest away from
duty.

Therefore, this Conference demands the Executive Council produce guidance for local
Officials and members working wholetime retained regarding hours of duty and then
raise this issue at the NJC with a view to agreeing a national policy to be included in
the Grey Book.