Job Title: Firefighter - Control
Contract: We currently have a mixture of permanent and 12-month fixed term contracts.
Working Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week subject to Grey Book terms and conditions. 2 x Day shift (0800-1800) 2 x Night shift (1800-0800) 4 x Rota days in a rolling 8-day contract.
Salary: £26,852 rising to £35,791 when competent per annum
Location: Main Control: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. CM8 3HB.
Secondary Control (When required): Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Ongar, Essex. CM5 9DT.
Closing Date: 29th November 2024
The Role
As a Control Firefighter, you are the first point of contact with the public calling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service with Emergency Calls and will have responsibilities for mobilising appropriate resources, informing Senior Officers and liaising with other Emergency and Public Services, as required, to protect and save life, property, and the environment by working as part of a team.
You are a vital communications link with operational crews at incidents, providing them with support in dealing with incidents, additionally, you provide valuable administrative duties to support the wider Service and the communities that we serve.
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