On-Call Firefighter: Flexible Hours, Training & Pension

Suffolk County Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Firefighters’ Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Blue Light card

Training opportunities

Staff networks and discounts

Job summary

Suffolk County Council’s Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting On-Call Firefighters to provide emergency cover across the county. You will respond to incidents, work as part of a close-knit team and help protect communities across West District stations.

Hours are flexible; you will be contracted to a set number of on-call hours with an annual retainer plus an hourly rate and disturbance fees for attending incidents and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with no upper age limit.
• Live or work within 5 to 8 minutes of a Suffolk fire station.
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to personal transport.
• Be physically fit and able to work in teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents and provide cover across the county.
• Work as part of a team and attend training sessions as required.
• Operate at heights and confined spaces when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Physical fitness

UK driving license

Community protection

Job description

Suffolk County Council’s Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting On-Call Firefighters to provide emergency cover across the county. You will respond to incidents, work as part of a close-knit team and help protect communities across West District stations.

Hours are flexible; you will be contracted to a set number of on-call hours with an annual retainer plus an hourly rate and disturbance fees for attending incidents and training.