Mid and West Wales Fire Service has 125 vacancies retained firefighter vacancies.
Mr Thomas said that availability of retained firefighters had steadily declined from about 95% in 2015 to 83%.
"For instance, a 100% contract on the retained would be 120 hours a week, while a 75% contract would be around 90 to 95 hours a week.""I think Covid has accelerated that situation whereby people have revaluated their life positions, and we're seeing people not willing to commit to such an extensive commitment that effects their lives.
Watch manager Euros Edwards has given 43 years of service to the fire service, but said he was concerned about the current situation. "Not just money - but fewer hours to cover - to incorporate family life with work life and the fire service. Something needs to change because it's not sustainable at the moment."
"I think the financial element needs to be there. I've met with representatives from our fire authority and local treasurers and the local authorities and they've been extremely supportive."Councillor John Davies, a member of Mid and West Fire Authority called for a national review of pay and conditions for retained firefighters."Retained firefighters are the lifeblood of the service in rural parts of Wales.
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