On July 15, the negotiating table opened for the renewal of the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL), which provides for an increase in the salary of firefighters in 2024. The resources were allocated by the 2024 Budget Law and provide for a 5.8% salary increase for the Fire Department
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What is the 2024 Fire Department Salary Increase
The salary increase for firefighters in 2024 represents a gross increase of 5.8% thanks to the renewal of the CCNL for the three-year period 2022 2024.
The resources allocated by the 2024 Budget Law, equal to 8 billion euros out of a total of 24 billion, will guarantee this increase and other protections for staff in the sector
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Who Is It Addressed To
The salary increase is allocated to approximately 38,820 fire brigade personnel, including simple firefighters and figures with specific professional qualifications. These figures provide essential services such as public rescue, fire prevention and fire surveillance
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How Much Does the Salary Increase by
The salary of firefighters will increase by 5.8%, with a monthly increase of between 115 and 110 euros. Considering that the average annual wage for these workers is around 27,000 euros, this is a significant increase that will become effective once the contract is concluded
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How Does Raising Wages Work
The increase in salaries will be paid directly to the payroll as soon as the new CCNL is renewed. The established amounts will be automatically credited and reported on the payslip, without the need
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When Do the Increases Come
The increase will take effect with the final approval of the new CCNL by the Ministry for Public Administration, trade unions and the Council of Ministers. The first meeting was held on July 15, 2024 and the next one is scheduled for July 23, 2024.
Other News from the CCNL Fire Brigade 2022 – 2024
In addition to the 5.8% increase, unions have requested:
- More resources for service or travel benefits.
- Incentive systems for younger staff.
- Tax relief of amounts related to extraordinary benefits.
- Allocation of resources for the recognition of all six salary increases established by the CCNL.
- Reordering of qualifications and roles for all staff.
- New solutions for safeguarding the psychophysical integrity of operational personnel.
- Recognition of occupational diseases.
Bonus for Public Employees
Among the bonuses already active, we highlight the 2024 civil servant bonus, a one-off allowance that also concerns firefighters.
