On-Call Firefighter - Dunsfold Fire Station
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/377198/2423
- Positions: 25
- Salary: National On-Call Firefighter pay structure
- Category: Fire and Rescue
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 54 hours of availability per week
- Posted on: 13 January 2025
- Closing date: 30 April 2025
- Directorate: Chief Executive Office
- Location: Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold
Description
Join Dunsfold Fire Station as an On-Call Firefighter
Are you ready to protect and support your local community? Dunsfold Fire Station is looking for committed individuals to join us as On-Call Firefighters. This is your chance to make a real difference while maintaining your current job or other commitments.
As an On-Call Firefighter, you'll work alongside a team of highly trained professionals, ready to respond to emergencies and deliver essential support in the Dunsfold area.
Your Role as an On-Call Firefighter
- Promote community safety: Visit schools, youth clubs, and community groups to deliver fire safety advice and education.
- Respond to emergencies: Attend fires, road traffic collisions, floods, and incidents involving hazardous materials, ensuring public safety in times of crisis.
- Contribute to operational readiness: Perform fire hydrant inspections, equipment maintenance, and station duties to ensure everything is prepared for emergencies.
What We Offer
- Flexibility: Balance your role as an On-Call Firefighter with your existing commitments.
- Earning potential: Receive a retaining fee, turnout fee, and hourly rate for your time and efforts.
- Personal growth: Gain new skills and take on additional responsibilities in a fulfilling role.
Our Commitment to Values
At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we stand by the Core Code of Ethics, embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion into all we do. As an On-Call Firefighter, you will embody these values, serving as a positive role model in the Dunsfold community by demonstrating:
- Putting our communities first
- Integrity
- Dignity and respect
- Leadership
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
Eligibility Criteria
To join the team at Dunsfold Fire Station, you must:
- Live or work within four to seven minutes of the station, either by foot or vehicle at normal road speeds.
- Be available to respond for a minimum of 54 hours per week. (More details are provided under the 'Your working week' section).
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a valid manual (Cat B) driving licence.
Please note: This advert is for the On-Call Firefighter role only. Applications for Wholetime Firefighter positions will not be accepted.
Join Us Today
If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now to become part of the team at Dunsfold Fire Station. We look forward to welcoming you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.
