On-Call Firefighters

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service; Birstall; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking dedicated On-Call Firefighters across various locations. Candidates will receive an annual retaining fee dependent on their availability, with additional earnings from attending emergencies and training sessions. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to community safety while enjoying an engaging and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by the start of training.
• Must provide two referees.
• Must attend a medical and undergo checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies including floods and road traffic incidents.
• Educate the community on fire safety.
• Attend all scheduled training sessions.

Skills

Responsiveness to emergencies

Community fire safety education

Ability to attend training

Job description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

are seeking On-Call Firefighters based in various locations including Ashby (LE65 2GW), Coalville (LE67 3PU), Shepshed (LE12 9QE), Billesdon (LE7 9AA), Oakham (LE15 6BQ), Uppingham (LE15 9RL), Market Harborough (LE16 9QG), Kibworth (LE8 0HQ), Lutterworth (LE17 4DZ), Market Bosworth (CV13 0LT), and Loughborough (LE11 3GE) stations.

On-Call Firefighters will be paid an annual retaining fee relevant to the hours of availability provided. Salary ranges from £1,413.25 (Trainee), £1,472.10 - £4,416.30 (Development), to £1,883.75 - £5,651.25 (Competent) per annum, plus hourly rates of £12.91 - £17.20 and a disturbance fee of £4.96.

Please note that applicants need to live or work within four minutes of the station they are applying for, except for Market Bosworth and Billesdon, which is six minutes.

About the On-Call Firefighters Role:

Our On-Call Firefighters receive an annual retaining fee based on their hours of availability, ranging from a minimum of 24 hours per week (20% cover) to a maximum of 120 hours per week (100% cover). They also earn payments for disturbance, attending emergency calls, drill nights, and other duties. Responding to emergencies includes dealing with floods, road traffic accidents, and community fire safety education.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Be at least 18 years old by the start of training.
• Provide details of two referees, attend a medical, and undergo a criminal records check and right-to-work verification.
• Attend all training sessions as scheduled.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are partnered with organizations such as the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI), the Department of Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident scheme, the British Sign Language Charter, and Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA).

Pension Considerations:

Applicants should check potential implications regarding the Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance, as breaches could result in tax charges. Further information is available from our Pensions team.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become an On-Call Firefighter, please click “apply” now — we look forward to hearing from you!