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.

You will be required to work a set amount 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.