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Which FRS's are now including OVERTIME/ALLOWANCE payments in respect of HOLIDAY PAY?
In light of the case law over recent years (of which there are many), regarding the legal requirement to include any overtime (both compulsory & voluntary) and any other allowances & payments, which FRS are actually adhering to this requirement and if so what payments are ... European WTD or the additional 1.6 weeks under UK WTD? and what, if any agreed formula are they working this out? Cheers.
asked Oct 11, 2021 in Pay Rhino 400 points
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Do any other brigades still use the IPDS code of practice as a guide?
All circulars relating to IPDS have been removed from the archive. Is it no longer supported nationally as a guide to proving competence? And do any other brigades still use the IPDS code of practice as guide? cheers Andy Knowles
asked Sep 2, 2021 in Operational Andrew Knowles 120 points
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Where can I find FBU guidance on Menopause policy
The Fire Brigades Union, with the assistance of the National Women's Committee and the Institute of Occupational Medicine, have previously developed a good practice guide to give assistance to representatives and officials who may need to provide advice to women ... organisations listed at the end of the guide and members should contact a representative of the Fire Brigades Union for advice.
asked Aug 26, 2021 in Equality Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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In relation to the latest circulars on Holiday Pay - Are WT members affected also or just RDS?
Whilst we understand the matter in relation to RDS pay - a simple recalculation basically for previous 52 weeks rather than as as was over 12 weeks...whether this is something we should be arguing for WT remains unclear. There is reference to pay being irregular - and ... etc involving OT etc which I find hard to translate to WT irrespective of the type of OT worked? Any help welcome YIU Gary
asked Jun 18, 2021 in Pay GJS 140 points
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Do any services perform an ECG scan as part of FF medicals?
Either as part of the initial entry medical and/or 3 yearly medicals whilst on the run
asked Jun 7, 2021 in Health and Safety Holly 120 points
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Interspiro E-Curve BA Set - Limited Air Supply
Hi All. In Hertfordshire we are using the Interspiro E-Curve BA sets. I've heard a couple of comments to say that when breathing very heavily, during extreme physical exertion, that they feel that they are struggling to get enough air. Has anyone else received similar reports? Cheers Tim
asked May 21, 2021 in Health and Safety Tim Deegan 180 points
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Any FRS have a facilities agreement that identifies release for senior reps i.e Brigade Sec/Chair & Regional Officials?
Looking to see if anyone has a facilities agreement in place with their FRS that identifies full or part release for reps such as Brigade Sec/Chair and Regional reps. Thanks
asked May 18, 2021 in Organising AF 120 points
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Is any FRS including the Day Crewing Rent, Fuel & Light allowance as pensionable pay?
After the high court judgement in March 2019 are any Fire & Rescue Services including this as pensionable pay or have any ongoing IDRP's in relation to this? This would apply to the Rent, Fuel & Light allowance only, not a combined allowance as a % of salary under any day crewing package by collective agreement.
asked May 17, 2021 in Pensions Rhino 400 points
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Does anyone have CAST as an electronic document?
asked Mar 29, 2021 in Operational Ed Burrows 160 points
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Holiday Pay for additional hours.
Good morning All, Have any of your brigades started paying holiday pay on top of your OT pay or for any additional hours worked, RDS positive hours worked? I know LFB have an agreement in place following the legal challenges and I'm led to believe other brigades ... regular enough to constitute "normal pay" If you have this, can you please send me your agreements and SOP's? Kind Regards Simon
asked Feb 26, 2021 in Pay 999sharris 120 points
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H&S issue with SLIX 100 XL stretcher
Last year Hertfordshire replaced the ageing MIBS stretchers with the SLIX 100 XL. Recently whilst carrying a suspected Covid patient down the stairs from the 2nd floor of a residential care home, the handle at the foot end detached, nearly causing the casualty to be ... There may also be an issue with the webbing on other handles not being long enough to weave it through the buckles correctly.
asked Jan 14, 2021 in Health and Safety Tim Deegan 180 points
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CPD Answering rather than asking ;-)
Avon continue to pay CPD once the individual has applied irrespective of promotion etc. It is the individuals responsibility to apply. Only time it is removed is due to Discipline issues. Gary
asked Jan 13, 2021 in Pay GJS 140 points
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Recruitment numbers
Hi Comrades In Tyne & Wear we have seen a significant reduction in numbers applying for wholetime positions, normally in excess of 4000 even before a 10 year recruitment freeze, the latest round was only 1600. We would be interested to know if this downward trend is ... just local. Has any other Service seen a reduction in applicants? Thanks in advance Brian Harris Brigade Chair Tyne & Wear Reg 3
asked Dec 11, 2020 in Terms & Conditions Brian Harris 280 points
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Out-duty Policy Request
I am collating policies polices for Thompsons regarding out-duties from FRSs. Could you pls send policies from FRSs where; <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The service transports PPE to and from out-duties so members do not have a responsibility to ... OT following out-duties to return their PPE and/or service vehicle back to base station after shift end time. Thanks in advance, cheers.
asked Dec 3, 2020 in Operational Richard Jones 120 points
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Time at incidents
I'm after some information, to be precise any policies you have which relate to how long appliances are in attendance at incidents. ie Do you have a policy for protracted incidents, relief crews etc? Graham Whitfield Surrey FBU Secretary
asked Nov 17, 2020 in Operational Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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Day Crew Duty System
Hi All, I know everyone is really busy to so please ignore this request if your service does not have day crewed duty systems in place. Our service is wanting to move to a flexible day crewed (not day only) duty system and negotiations are due to commence shortly. If ... .............it would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance. Simon. Simon Herbert East Sussex FBU Brigade Chair FBU Safety Rep
asked Jul 9, 2020 in Terms & Conditions Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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Overnight payments
Comrades, Hope you are all safe and well. Seeking some assistance please, in relation to any overnight payments, when it is not possible to return home after attending an incident on Recall to Duty, within your brigades? Many thanks in advance. YIU Seona Hart
asked Jun 30, 2020 in Terms & Conditions Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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The wearing of hearing aids
Good-Afternoon Can you kindly assist, we have an operational member in region 8 (Mid and West Wales) who requires hearing aids, subsequently the service has rather than make reasonable adjustments, instead they have placed him in front of our Fitness Advisory Panel ... the service in relation to the wearing of Breathing apparatus. Many thanks Richie Davies FBU H&S Rep Mid and West Wales Region 8
asked Jun 30, 2020 in Terms & Conditions Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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On Call on duty policies [closed]
Due to an on call member being involved in an RTC whilst turning in to station it has become apparent there are differences in when Brigades class on call as 'at work' for insurance purposes. Although D & W staff are paid from the time their alerter ... in your own Brigades that states either way when on call are considered to be working? Many thanks, Kate Scott Dorset and Wiltshire Chair
asked Jun 16, 2020 in Terms & Conditions Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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