Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting On-Call Firefighters to join our emergency response service to deal with fires, road traffic collisions and a wide range of emergencies. As an On-Call Firefighter, you would be contracted to work a set number of hours based on your availability, during which, you would need to keep a pager with you. You would agree which hours you cover; it could be days, nights, weekends or a combination of these.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old (no upper age limit)
- Live or work within 5 to 8 minutes of a fire station in Suffolk
- Hold a full UK driving license and access to personal transport
- Have a reasonable level of personal fitness
- Have permission to be released from your main employment to attend emergency incidents (if you will be attending calls whilst at work)
- Can operate at heights and confined spaces
- Keep calm under pressure
- Ability to work well in a team
- Can develop your skills and work independently
Benefits
- Membership of a competitive Firefighters' Pension scheme
- Issued with a uniform and personal protective equipment
- Eligibility for a Blue Light card
- A lifetime of support from the Firefighters Charity for you and your loved ones
- Access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association
- An annual cost-of-living increase
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- Diverse and active staff networks
- Shopping vouchers and discounts
- Public transport discounts
- Tax-free bike schemes
- A health, wellbeing and lifestyle support scheme
