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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Service Training OR Recruitment => Topic started by: Adam V on December 17, 2007, 12:55:48 PM

Title: Other Jobs While in FRS
Post by: Adam V on December 17, 2007, 12:55:48 PM
I am currently applying for Greater Manchester and wa wondering what is the FRS's position on Firefighters having a second (flexible) job that they work on their days off?

Like i say, i am only at the application stage however at the moment i need to do a second job to make ends meet and if i was to be succesful then i would be hoping to do a few extra hours each week elsewhere to increase my earnings.

Cheers.

Adam.
Title: Other Jobs While in FRS
Post by: Midland Retty on December 17, 2007, 01:07:01 PM
Generally speaking most if not all brigades allow secondary employment. There are some exceptions - and you would need to get approval from the HR dept of the Brigade you will be working for.

They may not for instance like you doing anything which could have the potential for bringing the brigade into disripute or anything which would result in a conflict of interest, but on the whole it shouldnt be an issue.
Title: Other Jobs While in FRS
Post by: xan on December 17, 2007, 06:25:06 PM
Quote from: Adam V
I am currently applying for Greater Manchester and wa wondering what is the FRS's position on Firefighters having a second (flexible) job that they work on their days off?

Like i say, i am only at the application stage however at the moment i need to do a second job to make ends meet and if i was to be succesful then i would be hoping to do a few extra hours each week elsewhere to increase my earnings.

Cheers.

Adam.
it's a shame that it is necerssarry to need a second job to make ends meet,and your up 'north'!