Liskeard - On-Call Firefighter

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We are currently recruiting for On‑Call Firefighters at Liskeard Community Fire Station – join our team!

On‑Call Firefighters have everyday lives and jobs until their alert 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 today's service is fire and road safety prevention, education and safeguarding. When an emergency does occur, our 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, which makes them an invaluable part of our society. You don’t need any previous firefighting experience – just the passion to protect and help your community.

Weekly contracted hours and corresponding banding hours are discussed with station management during the initial interview.

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

• Be available to respond within five minutes of your nearest station
• Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment (you can apply before then)
• No unspent criminal convictions at the time you start employment (unspent convictions at the time of application can be discussed)
• 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 to meet visual standards
• Have a good level of strength and fitness – able to reach level 8.8 on the bleep test
• Have a good grasp of Maths and English. You do not need formal qualifications but you will undertake NFCC written tests in 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 their personal values and ethics align with the service. We encourage applications from all under‑represented and marginalised groups who aspire to work for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service and to make a difference to our 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.

Core Code of Ethics:

• Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.
• Integrity – we act with integrity, 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 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.

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff, giving a better work/life balance while ensuring service needs are met.

• Competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme based on career average earnings, with option for extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• National award‑winning employee health and well‑being programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

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