Firefighter

**Job Title: Firefighter PP-SRS-GRD: S-0081-07**
**Location: RAF Croughton Vacancy Number**VA22 RPA 860903

**Open Date: 19 Dec 22 Close Date 27 Dec 22**
**Work Hours 192 hours over four weeks Salary (Per Hour)£13.94**

**Main Purpose**

The 422 Air Base Group is looking to recruit a Firefighter to serve as a firefighter/basic life support assigned to a crew engaged instructural firefighting and rescue operations; driving and operating firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and to assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards to protect persons, property, or the environment, and performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures. As a Firefighter, you will perform basic life support, drive and operate a variety of firefighting vehicles, to include Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. You will also perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. You will also maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities, as well as complying with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performing work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

**Knowledge and Experience Required**:

- Applicants must demonstrate the following: _

Must have working knowledge of basic and specialized structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm operation, fire extinguisher operations, etc.), techniques and procedures.

Working knowledge of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy.

Working knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.

Skill in operating communication equipment.

**Other Important Information**

Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.

Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. This position is considered operational; therefore the incumbent is entitled to receive an Operational Firefighter Pay Supplement for working an approved USAFE ‘as rostered’ shift pattern which may include weekends and public holidays.

This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

Work will require driving a motor vehicle. A valid CAT C driving licence is required. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contract, and depth.

May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment. Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations and obtain certification in Apparatus Driver Operator (Pumper, Tanker or ARFF)
- as applicable, Mobile Water Supply (WMS) and possess Basic Life Support Certification, NREMT (Basic). Please note: Training plans will be established and monitored by the supervisor and may specify the length of tie the employee has to obtain certification. Some training may require recertification on a regular or intermittent basis.

ay be assigned other duties not described in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties, or attend necessary training.

This position is primarily located at RAF Croughton, however, the incumbent will occasionally be required to work at RAF Fairford as directed by management. The incumbent may be required to use their own private vehicle without reimbursement for additional travel expenses associated with reporting for duty at RAF Croughton. Position may be coded as Mission Essential (Key Worker).

There is a mandatory retirement age of 60 years for firefighters hired under the Local National Direct Hire program.

**Benefits**
- Annual Leave (year to year carryover)
- Paid Sick Leave (year to year carryover)
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Assurance Scheme
- Free on-site parking

**Who Can Apply**Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, otherForeign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued reidency in the UK.Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving licence or current passport.This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens d