Leave

Annual leave

Annual leave will accrue over the period of training and while it will not be possible to take annual leave whilst in training, it is anticipated that a period of annual leave may be possible prior to deployment to a District or alternatively accrued leave may be taken after deployment.

14 consecutive days leave within every 160 days, rostered on a structured basis. Such leave covers annual leave and days in lieu for work undertaken on a public holiday.

Sick leave

Sick leave provisions covering paid sick leave for up to 4 weeks on pay for sickness. The Fire Service may require a medical certificate for any period of absence.

Special leave

Special leave for sickness at home may be approved against the trainee’s sick leave entitlement. Special leave beyond this entitlement is at the Fire Service’s discretion.

Gratuity payment

Entitlement to a gratuity payment on retirement or death as provided for in the Fire Service Act.

Further information about gratuity payment is available on the Firefighters’ Welfare Society website