On-Call Firefighter — Rapid Response & Training

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for On-Call Firefighters at Lurgan Fire Station. This role supports emergency response across the community and requires reporting within 5 minutes of alert. You will train regularly and work as part of a dedicated team.

There are four contracts available (119 Hour, 91 Hour Banded, 91 Hour Daytime, 40 Hour Daytime). Applications close at 12.00 noon on Friday 13th March 2026. NIFRS is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Respond to emergency calls by reporting to the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted.
• Meet the required standard of physical fitness and strength.
• Attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls by reporting to the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted.
• Attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week.
• Be available at core periods and work with the team to deliver rapid response to incidents.

Job description

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for On-Call Firefighters at Lurgan Fire Station. This role supports emergency response across the community and requires reporting within 5 minutes of alert. You will train regularly and work as part of a dedicated team.

There are four contracts available (119 Hour, 91 Hour Banded, 91 Hour Daytime, 40 Hour Daytime). Applications close at 12.00 noon on Friday 13th March 2026. NIFRS is an equal opportunities employer.