Editorial Policy
Trust is everything. Here is how we ensure the information on Firefighter Pay is accurate, impartial, and up-to-date.
Accuracy at Core
Firefighter Pay is an educational resource. We deal with people's livelihoods, so \"good enough\" isn't good enough. We use a rigorous three-step verification process for all data entering our calculators:
- Source Selection: We only use primary sources: official NJC circulars, government legislation (www.legislation.gov.uk), and FBU technical notes.
- Calculation Audit: Every new tax year, we audit our calculator logic against the new HMRC thresholds for Income Tax and National Insurance.
- User Feedback Loop: We actively investigate every user report of discrepancy. If a payslip checker result is consistently \"off\" for a specific Service, we refine the logic for that region.
Independence
We are not affiliated with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), the National Joint Council, or any specific Fire & Rescue Service.
This independence allows us to be objective. We do not accept payment for listing specific financial products or \"recommended\" loans. Where we display advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense), these are clearly marked as \"Advertisement\" and are not manual endorsements by our editorial team.
Corrections Policy
In the fast-moving world of public sector pay disputes and settlements, data can change quickly.
If we make a mistake, we will:
- Correct the information immediately upon verification.
- Add a \"Correction\" note to the bottom of the article or tool if the error was significant, explaining what was changed and when.
To report an error, please visit our Contact page.
AI Policy
We use technology to assist in coding our calculators and structuring data. However, all editorial content, guides, and advice are reviewed by humans with understanding of the UK fire service context. We do not publish auto-generated news without human oversight.