Firefighter - Control
£26,852 per annum, rising to £27,970 per annum following completion of training
Full Time, 42 hours per week
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently recruiting for a number of Fixed Term Contracts within the Fire Control department.
About Us
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high performing, innovative and progressive organisation that has high ambitions for the service that it provides to the communities and people of Shropshire.
Job Responsibilities
We currently have two opportunities for a Firefighter – Control post within Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. We are looking for individuals to work within a small team dedicated to:
1. Receiving 999 emergency calls
2. Dispatching and providing support to operational fire crews dealing with emergency incidents
3. Performing a wide range of technical, operational and administrative duties
Working Conditions
We operate a Flexible-rostering duty system in our Fire Control department, working 2 days and 2 nights followed by 4 rota days. The flexibility arrangement involves coming off shifts when above optimal crewing and working where there are shortages. For more specific details around this please contact Theresa Simmonds, Fire Control Manager.
Minimum Requirements
Eligible candidates are required to have:
1. Good written and verbal communication skills
2. Excellent interpersonal skills
3. Computer literate, with keyboard skills of at least 30 words per minute
4. Ability to calm and control situations involving emergency calls
Previous experience of emergency call handling is desirable. Interested candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be computer literate with keyboard skills of at least 30 words a minute and be able to calm and control situations involving emergency calls.
Training
Successful candidates will undertake 5 weeks training at our Fire Control Training Centre, followed by a further 4 weeks training in post.
Application Process
Closing date for applications is Monday 24 February 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 10 March 2025 which will include a typing test and an emergency call handling role play.
Location
The position is currently based at Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, with a planned relocation to our Telford site early in 2026.
Background Check
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
Benefits
The role includes the following benefits:
1. Local Government Pension Scheme
2. Paycare Healthcare Benefits Plan
3. Occupational Health Services
Diversity Commitment
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr