Firefighter

Suffolk County Council is seeking highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join our On-Call Firefighter team. As an On-Call Firefighter, you will play a vital role in providing emergency response services to the community, working closely with our team to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.

• Respond to emergency calls and incidents, providing critical support to those in need.
• Work collaboratively with our team to maintain a high level of service delivery and ensure the effective management of emergency situations.
• Participate in regular training and development activities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve community safety and resilience.

• 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 licence 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.

• An annual salary (retainer fee) which is paid monthly, plus an hourly rate and disturbance fee for attending incidents.
• An hourly fee for attending drill nights and training courses.
• Contribution to the new Firefighter's pension scheme.
• Issued with a uniform and personal protective equipment.

Within the service, there is a clear career progression route, as follows:

• Trainee Firefighter
• Development Firefighter
• Competent Firefighter
• Crew Manager
• Watch Manager

In Suffolk, we support the progression of on-call firefighters into full-time roles, therefore career progression into many other roles is possible.

Stations available: Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Elmswell, Haverhill, Ixworth, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury, Wickhambrook.

You will state in your application which station you are applying for. Please note that the cover required will be subject to station need and will form part of the shortlisting process.