R027​/On-Call Firefighter Fire Station

On-Call Firefighter - Newcastle Fire Station

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invite applications for On-Call Firefighters at Newcastle Fire Station.

On-Call Firefighters play a critical role in protecting the local community, and many of our fire stations rely on part‑time firefighters to ensure we can respond. This is a worthwhile and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training, and develop a wide range of skills and experience.

To fulfil the role you must be able to respond to emergency calls by reporting to the station within 5 minutes of being alerted
. You must meet the required standard of physical fitness and strength. You must also attend a mandatory 2‑hour drill night each week. If you are already employed you can still work as an On-Call Firefighter, provided your employer consents to your attendance at emergency calls.

Your ability to respond is critical to this role, and there are core periods of time during which you must be available. Four different contracts are offered through this recruitment process: 119 Hour, 91 Hour Banded, 91 Hour Daytime, and 40 Hour Daytime. Full details of the contracts and role requirements are in the Candidate Information Pack
, which should be downloaded before the Final date to receive applications.

All applications must be submitted online no later than 12.00 noon on Friday 13th March 2026
.

For information on open evenings please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-evenings

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under‑represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.