Fire Investigation Officer

Essex Fire; Rivenhall End; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service in Essex is seeking a Fire Investigation Officer to lead investigations, support training delivery, and develop processes in line with regulator standards. You will cover county incidents and contribute to strategic training delivery for the Fire Investigation team.

The role requires travel across the county, attendance at regional meetings, and occasional court appearances to present findings.

Competenze

• Experience creating and delivering training material.
• Ability to adapt training to audience needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to develop in role.

Mansioni

• Investigate fires within Essex and prepare notes and reports.
• Coordinate training needs for Fire Investigation and ensure structured CPD.
• Analyze fire trends and provide advice to inform Prevention and Protection messages.
• Review Tier 1 fire investigations and ensure correct reporting.
• Develop and monitor systems for fire trends with Essex Police and partners.
• Prepare policies related to Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and audit FI processes.
• Attend regional and national meetings; deputise for the FI Manager when requested.
• Occasionally attend courts to present findings from Fire Investigation.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Training material development

Formazione

Level 3 standard of education (A-Level or equivalent)

Level 5 Fire Investigation Practical (enrolment)

Descrizione del lavoro

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Green Book) plus out of hours standby rota

Salary: Grade 8 - £43,149 to £46,579 per annum plus payment for out of hours standby rota

Location: Great Baddow, other Fire Service sites and attend ance at incidents

Within the Protection Department for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), we are passionate and committed to Fire Investigation. In the role of Fire Investigation Officer (FIO), you will proactively investigate fires, supporting the criminal justice system through consistent, high-level investigations in which to determine the cause, origin and spread of fire. Additionally, you will support the Fire Investigation Manager in the design, implementation and delivery of training associated with fire investigation, providing additional support to existing operational officers in maintaining competence in Fire Investigation .

You will also be responsible for the formulation, preparation and production of processes required to ensure the delivery of standards, as associated with the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice.

To ensure ECFRS’ Fire Investigation coverage in the event of an out of hours event, there is a requirement to provide cover outside of normal working hours ( participation in a “Standby Rota ” ) . This is currently based upon a three-week rotation (124.5 standby hours over a three-week period). During these hours, the role holder will need to be available to attend Fire Investigation at incidents within the county.

What You Will Be Working On

Investigation of fires occurring within Essex, including compilation of associated notes and report writing .

Coordination & review of training needs for Fire Investigation, in accordance with the Fire Investigation Fire Standard. Ensuring that Tier 1 and Tier 2 Fire Investigation Officers have a structured and aligned acquisition of training in order to achieve and maintain competence in their role.

To formulate, prepare and produce methods to analyse fire trends and provide advice and support through Prevention and Protection safety messages.

To review Tier 1 fire investigations ensuring that they are carried out effectively and correct supplementary reporting is followed.

Develop and monitor systems for the identification of fire trends and emerging risks, maintaining partnerships with Essex Police and other organisations/departments to coordinate responses and inform.

To formulate, prepare and produce suitable processes and policies in relation to the delivery of Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice. Manage and review internal FI Team audits and processes, recording results and measures taken.

To support the consultation and negotiation process with appropriate representative bodies on proposed policy changes and to support the implementation of new and updated policies.

Attend Regional and National meetings, deputising for the Fire Investigation Manager when requested.

To (on occasions) attend courts of Law, including Coroners court to present findings associated with Fire Investigation

What Are We Looking For?

This role will be perfect for you if you are passionate about fire investigation and are motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and the people of Essex.

You will have experience in the creation and delivery of training material, being able to adapt your training to suit audience needs where required .

We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop themselves.

To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:

Whilst considered desirable at point of recruitment , the provision of associated qualifications in Fire Investigation are not essential for this role. Any successful candidate(s) will be enrolled on the Level 5 Fire Investigation Practical in accordance with the NFCC Development Workbook. Applicants must therefore be willing and capable of undertaking this qualification as successful completion of this is a requirement of the role .

Level 3 standard of education ( A-Level or equivalent )

Full driving licence.

B e able to travel around the county as required, to attend incidents and visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites as required

Should candidates who are successful in being offered a role subsequently not be able to attain the relevant Fire Investigation qualification within twelve months (where courses have been reasonably available ), the Service’s Performance Management policies will be applied.

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

Important Information for Firefighter Pension Scheme Pensioners

If you are currently in receipt of a pension from the Firefighter Pension Scheme, please note that taking up this role may affect your pension. Under pension abatement rules, if your earnings in this role, when combined with your pension, exceed your pre-retirement salary (adjusted for inflation), your pension may be reduced.

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Applications are considered solely on merit.

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require , at any stage of the process by email to [e-mail]