London Fire Brigade
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DismissLondon Fire Brigade is London's fire and rescue service.
london-fire.gov.ukDo London Fire Brigade pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at London Fire Brigade.
- 9% of people report they get paid by the hour.
- 91% of people report they get paid an annual salary.
Last updated 31 January 2026
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What employees are saying about London Fire Brigade
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Best thing
The people, the shouts, the skills you learn and the communities you help
Worst thing
Colleagues, the pay
Firefighter at London Fire Brigade, March 2025
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Best thing
Every day is different and we get to make a difference to people's lives
Worst thing
Working public holidays, sometimes difficult getting leave. I'm sure my health is very negatively affected by the job in many ways. It's very likely to be a big contributor to my eventual demise
Employee at London Fire Brigade, October 2024
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Best thing
Compressed hours = more days off.
Worst thing
PTSD. Missing important events.
Day shift finishes too late.Firefighter at London Fire Brigade, September 2023
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Best thing
The crews that you work alongside.
Worst thing
Management politics and micro managing.
Firefighter at London Fire Brigade, May 2023
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Best thing
Excitement
Worst thing
Pay
Micro management
Poor organisation
Poor equipment
Slow progress and modernisation
Lack of frontline staff appreciation
Abandonment by senior managementFirefighter at London Fire Brigade, June 2022