Retained Part-Time Firefighter Panel (Shannon)

Clarecoco; Ireland; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Clare County Council invites applications for the Retained Part-time Firefighter (Shannon) panel. Successful applicants will be considered for vacancies on a rolling panel for 12 months, with potential extension up to 6–12 months at the Chief Executive’s discretion.

Applicants must meet education and character requirements, be at least 18, and hold a valid Category B driving licence (Category C for HGV preferred). Garda Vetting is required and training will be provided as part of Crew Management.

Qualifications

• Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily.
• A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting.
• A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs.
• A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence; Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers is ideal.
• All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties as required by the County Council.
• Fulfill duty to save lives and property and to fight fires or other emergencies.
• Adhere to Clare County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters and perform duties as assigned by the Station Officer.
• Keep the Fire Station clean and the firefighting equipment maintained and stowed safely.
• Adhere to National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services and attend Training Courses as directed.

Job description

Retained Part-Time Firefighter Panel (Shannon)

Reference ID

273

Closing Date for Application

12:00 PM on 24/09/2026

General Information

Clare County Council/ Comhairle Contae an Chláir is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Clare. The corporate headquarters are located at Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis and there are four Municipal Districts (Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, and West Clare) which are supported through area offices in Ennis, Scarriff, Shannon, Ennistymon and Kilrush. There are 28 elected members, approximately 990 staff and an annual operating budget of €204 million in 2026.

Clare County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include Planning, Placemaking & Economic Development, Rural & Community Development, Housing Services, Housing Activation & Delivery, Capital Infrastructure Delivery, Land Activation, Derelict Sites and Property, Transportation, Mobility and Health & Safety, Climate Action, Environment & Water Services, Fire Service, Building Control & Major Emergency Management, Tourism, Festivals & Events, Libraries, Arts & Cultural Services, Enterprise and Investment, along with Sports & Amenities. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT & Digital Services, Corporate Services & Governance, Finance, People, Culture and Organisational Development functions.

There is a diverse demographic across urban and rural communities with tourism bringing seasonal changes in population and activity in the county. The Shannon estuary, Shannon Airport, industrial zones, and geographic location between larger urban areas, coupled with the unique landscape and heritage add to the diversity of activity in the County. Local democracy is strengthened through the Municipal Districts and changes in legislation and regulation have placed greater emphasis on the role of the Local Authority in driving economic activity, ensuring accountability, accessibility and innovation while placing the customer and the community to the fore of service delivery.

The Competition

Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Retained Part-time Firefighter (Shannon) from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

Job Description

Retained Part-time Firefighter

Clare County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, whowish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from whichvacancies for Retained Fire-Fighters may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel.

Duties

• A Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure.
• 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 Clare 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, 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.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the post

EDUCATION:

Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training.

CHARACTER:

A Firefighter must be of good characterand shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting.

AGE:

A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit.

DRIVING LICENCE:

A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers.

All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will co-operate with further Driver Training and will be required to drive fire service vehicles, if operationally needed.

If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council, and it shall be dealt with through the Council’s disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council.

HEALTH:

A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

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