Retained Firefighter for Urlingford

Localgov; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Localgov in Kilkenny County Council is recruiting retained firefighters to respond to fires and emergencies. Staff must be prepared to perform duties to protect life and property, comply with national and local agreements, and participate in required training and driving tasks as needed.

Firefighters must carry a pocket alerter at all times and follow all policies, procedures, and drills. The role may include additional duties as assigned by the Station Officer.

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to accept the duties of Firefighter in saving lives and property.
• Must comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters.
• Attend Training Courses as directed.
• Undertake driving duties as required.
• Carry a Fire Brigade pocket alerter at all times and keep it in proper working order.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and emergencies to protect life and property.
• Operate firefighting equipment and carry out fire suppression activities.
• Assist in keeping the Fire Station clean and well maintained.
• Co-operate with all National and Local Fire Service agreements and procedures.

Job description

A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters.

Advertised Date: 24 Feb 2026

To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled.

• Each Firefighter who attends for Fire Brigade service must be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of their ability their duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies.
• Every Firefighter must comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. Firefighters who are on standby during fires or other incidents shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout.
• Firefighters shall ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, inspected, tested and maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner.
• Firefighters are required to adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services.
• Firefighters will be required to attend Training Courses as directed.
• Firefighters must undertake driving duties as required.
• Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation.
• Each Firefighter shall carry a Fire Brigade pocket alerter at all times and it shall be his/her responsibility to ensure that it is kept in proper working order.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street