The A Comparative Study of Honorarium for Emergency Volunteers in Selected Cities

摘要

The research paper examines the role of emergency volunteers in major natural disasters and emergency situations where demand for search and rescue exceeds the capacity of conventional services. It highlights the importance of volunteers in supplementing regular emergency personnel and explores the use of allowances to reimburse volunteers for expenses related to training and operational duties as an incentive for participation. The study focuses on six governmental emergency organizations across the Asia Pacific, included Queensland Fire Department (Australia), Technisches Hilfswerk (Germany), Volunteer Fire Corps (Japan), Hong Kong SAR, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (Singapore), where volunteers perform operational roles comparable to regular staff, including firefighting, rescue, and paramedic services. By summarizing the honorarium practices in these jurisdictions, the research provides a reference for best practices aimed at improving the management and support of emergency volunteers.