Callington - On-Call Firefighter

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for On-Call Firefighters at Callington Community Fire Station – come and join our team!

“One minute you could be sitting at home and the next minute you can be sitting on a fire appliance”. Perhaps you see yourself working as part of a close-knit team, want to gain unique skills, or want to make a difference. This is a rewarding role for anyone looking to join Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. You don’t need any previous firefighting experience – just the passion to protect and help your community.

On-Call Firefighters have everyday lives and jobs until their alerter sounds and they become professional Firefighters, responding to a range of operational incidents when required. Being a Firefighter is not just about fighting fires – an important part of the service is fire and road safety prevention, education and safeguarding. When an emergency does occur, Firefighters are fully trained and equipped to deal with a range of emergencies.

On-Call Firefighters make up approximately 90% of emergency cover in the UK and are invaluable to society.

• 45 hours: 31-60 hours
• 75 hours: 61-90 hours
• 105 hours: 91-119 hours
• 120+ hours: 120 hours

There is more information about the role here. The National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) provides a useful information pack that you can view here. Please view the role profile here.

• Be available to respond to or live or work no more than five minutes from your nearest station.
• Be at least 18-years-old at the start of employment; there is no maximum age limit for applications.
• Have no unspent criminal convictions at the time you start employment. Unspent criminal convictions at the time of application can be discussed at the first contact meeting.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to drive at the start of employment. You can apply before you have a licence.
• Have good eyesight so that you meet the visual standards.
• Have a good level of strength and fitness – you will need to be able to reach level 8.8 on the bleep test.
• Have a good grasp of maths and English. You do not need any formal qualifications to apply but you will undertake the NFCC Written tests, which will test both of these subjects.

This position will be subject to a standard criminal record disclosure check.

We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are passionate to ensure we continue to promote this commitment throughout our recruitment campaigns. We strongly encourage applications from all who feel that their personal values and ethics align with the service. We encourage applications from all underrepresented and marginalised groups who aspire to work for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service and to make a difference to your communities.

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills, behaviours and values in the right roles at the right time.

Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.

Integrity – we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.

Dignity and respect – making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.

Leadership – we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) – We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI, both within the FRS and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service family.

For further details on becoming an On-Call Firefighter, please view our Information Pack and visit our website here.

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