On-call Firefighter (droxford) HIWFRS619670

Shared Services Partnership; Southampton; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of on-call firefighters at an established fire service, where you will play a crucial role in responding to emergencies and safeguarding your community. This rewarding position allows you to maintain your everyday life while being trained to handle various emergencies, from fires to chemical spills. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage with the community, ensuring safety and preparedness. If you are enthusiastic, physically fit, and live within a short distance of the fire station, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Key qualities include enthusiasm and physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergencies and engaging with the community.
• Fighting fires, conducting community fire safety, and responding to road accidents.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Job description

Job Details:

Salary Range:

£1,413 - £5,652 per annum, plus additional incident call out payments

Work Location:

Droxford Fire Station

Hours per week:

Minimum of 31 on-call hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

The Role:

An on-call firefighter is a paid employee of the fire and rescue service who responds to emergencies and engages with the community. They maintain their everyday lives and jobs until their pager sounds, at which point they become professional firefighters.

Although called ‘part-time’, on-call firefighters are trained and experienced, playing a vital role in saving lives and protecting communities. They receive thorough training on emergency response and personal skills.

On-call firefighters come from diverse backgrounds, including full-time or part-time employment, self-employment, studying, or unemployment. They dedicate their time to supporting the fire and rescue service and safeguarding their communities.

This role is demanding but rewarding, fostering close teamwork essential during emergencies and community events.

Responsibilities include fighting fires, community fire safety, flood response, co-responding, road accidents, chemical spills, and animal rescues.

Previous Experience:

No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. Key qualities include enthusiasm, physical fitness, and the ability to reach the fire station quickly after alert.

Eligibility:

Applicants must live or work within 4 minutes of the Fire Station. Applications from outside this area will be automatically rejected.

Additional Information:

Vetting includes a standard DBS check.

Contact for Informal Discussion:

On-Call Support Team at Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

Values:

• Reaching Further
• Showing Respect
• Supporting Others
• Everyone Playing Their Part

Equality and Diversity:

We promote equal opportunities and are committed to safeguarding. Our recruitment practices are inclusive, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.