On-Call Firefighter

Overview

Job Title: On-Call Firefighter

Location: Hertfordshire

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

On-Call Firefighters at 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.

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 people 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

There is no upper age limit for applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone able to provide daytime cover during the week.

How to Apply: As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), including any training/qualifications. Please ensure you answer the application questions accurately.

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 welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

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.