Firefighter in the Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force (RAF); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization seeks candidates for a fire and crash rescue role located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station, with potential overseas service. Responsibilities include providing 24/7 protection using specialized equipment and responding to emergencies. This position requires strong teamwork and readiness for deployment at short notice.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to emergencies with specialised equipment.
• Skills in 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection.
• Teamwork abilities for deployment on short-notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire and crash rescue protection.
• Respond to emergencies with highly specialised equipment.
• Deployable firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas.

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection.
• Be organised and trained to respond to emergencies with highly specialised equipment, such as powerful cutting tools.
• Provide a deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas.
• 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.