Hertfordshire (On-Site)
Part time
£3,000 Retainer Minimum
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Fire & Rescue- Job Number
- HCC02781
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Directorate
- Community Protection
- Salary Range
- £3,000 Retainer Minimum
- Contract Type
- Variable
- Full Time/Part Time
- Part Time
Advert Information
Job Title: On-Call Firefighter
Location: Countywide
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Job Duties:
On-Call Firefighters Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) provide a 24 hour emergency response service for fires, road traffic collisions and other serious incidents. As well as delivering an emergency service we also deliver a range of prevention and protection activities aimed at reducing fires and other incidents, including the enforcement of Fire Safety legislation. Have you got what it takes?
The On-Call element of Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across the county. On-Call firefighters are a group of community spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleeps, having been called into action by our Fire Control Centre where 999 calls are handled. Many of our On-Call firefighters have other jobs and provide important fire service cover during weekdays, evenings and weekends. What does it take?
- Be over 18 years of age when the recruit course is due to start (there is no upper age limit)
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Not have any unspent criminal convictions (if you have a criminal record, you must let us know in your application)
- Be less than 4 minutes away from your chosen On-Call fire station, locations of which can be found here fire station.
There is no upper age limit for applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone able to provide daytime cover during the week.
Benefits of Working for HCC:
- Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Application Information
How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the foot of the screen. On completion of your application you will receive an automated email advising that we have received your application (please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email). If you have answered incorrectly to any of the main questions your application will be rejected and you will receive another automated email to advise you of this.
Driving Roles: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.
Overseas Applications: We will accept applications from all applicants who already have an established right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorships for this post.
Additional Information
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.
Available documents
- On-Call Firefighter Job Outline.pdf