Firefighter in the Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Air Force Firefighters are stationed across the UK, with the possibility of overseas service during exercises and operations. You will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection, responding to aircraft incidents and other emergencies with specialised tools and training.

Based on a role within RAF stations, this position involves working as part of a dedicated team, ready to deploy on short notice anywhere in the world to support defence objectives and safeguard lives and assets.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies with highly specialised equipment and coordinated tactics
• Provide deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability for Defence in the UK and overseas
• Deploy with a close-knit team to locations world-wide for exercises and operations

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighting

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.

As an RAF Firefighter you will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. You will be organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment like powerful cutting tools. RAF Firefighters provide a deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas. You could:

• Play a role in Air Operations when deployed in the UK or Overseas
• Work as part of a close-knit team, deployable on short-notice to any location world-wide
• Resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous substances and incidents caused by hostile activities

Salary quoted is basic starting figure in training