Description We are currently recruiting for On-Call Firefighters – come and join our team “One minute you could be sitting at home and the next minute you can be sitting on a fire appliance” Perhaps you see yourself working as part of a close-knit team, maybe you would like to gain skills that others simply don’t have, or you just want to make a difference. Fancy a job that earns you extra money and fits around your work and family commitments? oncallfire This is a rewarding role for anyone looking to join Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. You don’t need to have any previous firefighting experience - just the passion to protect and help your community. The Role: On-Call Firefighters have everyday lives and jobs until their alerter sounds and they become professional Firefighters, responding to a range of operational incidents when required. Being a Firefighter is not just about fighting fires. An important part of today's service is fire and road safety prevention, education and safeguarding. When an emergency does occur, our Firefighters are fully trained and equipped to deal with a range of emergencies. On-Call Firefighters make up approximately 90% of emergency cover in the UK, which makes them an invaluable part of our society. We are recruiting for the following Stations only, please ensure that you specify which Station you are applying for in your application: Bodmin Callington Delabole Falmouth Fowey Hayle Launceston Liskeard Looe Lostwithiel Mevagissey Mullion Newquay Padstow Perranporth Penzance Polruan Saltash St Austell St Dennis St Ives St Just St Keverne Torpoint Truro Wadebridge This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to a standard criminal record disclosure check. What you’ll need to succeed: You must: live or work no more than five minutes from your nearest station be at least 18-years-old at the start of employment, but you can apply before then. There is no maximum age limit for applications. have no unspent criminal convictions at the time you start employment. Unspent criminal convictions at the time of application can be discussed at the first contact meeting have the right to work in the UK be able to drive at the start of employment. You can apply before you have a licence have good eyesight so that you meet the visual standards have a good level of strength and fitness have a good grasp of Maths and English. You do not need any formal qualifications to apply but you will undertake the NFCC Written tests, which will test both of these subjects. We are proud that Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of our community. 75% of our service is provided by our On-Call Firefighters who provide an incredible commitment across the 31 stations within Cornwall. We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are passionate to ensure we continue to promote this commitment throughout our recruitment campaigns. We strongly encourage applications from all who feel that their personal values and ethics align with the service. We encourage applications from all underrepresented and marginalised groups who aspire to work for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service and to make a difference to your communities. Representing our communities and having difference in a team is important, as it creates new ways of thinking through having different perceptions and points of view. It keeps an organisation thriving with ideas and innovation and ensures that every member of our service is engaged and knows they are valued. Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service has a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Wider Council Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Positive action strategy and are accountable to the Public Sector Equality Duty, all of which can be found in the links below. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Public Sector Equality Duty January 2023 (cornwall.gov.uk) Equality Act 2010 - Cornwall Council Intranet (cornwallonline.net) Employee Forums - Cornwall Council Intranet (cornwallonline.net) We look forward to welcoming you into the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service family For further details on becoming an On-Call Firefighter, please view our Information Pack and visit our website here Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you’ll get in return: Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: · a competitive salary. · a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions · a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. · A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme · Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached here For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact the Fire Service People Team at peopleteamfire.cornwall.gov.uk Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application (maximum 4000 characters) You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careerscornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.