Retained Firefighter

QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each applicant must be of good character EDUCATION: Each candidate must have obtained a good standard in general education. AGE: Each applicant must not be less than 18 years on the closing date for receipt of application forms. Candidates should not be more than 55 years of age on the latest date for receipt of applications. HEALTH: Each applicant must be free from any defect or disease which would render him / her unsuitable to hold the post and must be physically fit. Before being accepted, he / she will be required to pass a medical examination and any further medical examinations required during his / her employment with the Fire Service. LOCATION: Candidates must reside and work a maximum of 5 minutes of the fire station in which they would like to be stationed. Key Competencies for the post are set out as follows: COMPETENCY BEHAVIOURS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Technical competence
• Dealing with an emergency situation
• Administering first-aid
• Local Authority general operative/army
• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Knowledge of the role

TEAM WORK

All fire fighters form part of a team. Candidates are assessed on the basis of evidence of:

• Team working to date in work, school or leisure time activities
• Understanding of group dynamics

COMMUNICATIONS INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Good communication/ interpersonal skills
• Ability to get message across in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience to date
• Communication expertise at interview

AVAILABILITY & ADAPTABILITY

• Flexibility
• Versatility
• Adaptability
• Experience to date

DUTIES: 1. He / She shall be available and capable at all times when required for attendance at fires or other type incidents. 2. He / She shall operate any duty rostering or availability scheme required by the Local Authority where rostering is in place. 3. Response time to Fire Calls shall generally be 5 after the call is received. 4. He / She will carry one of the Fire Brigade Pocket Alerters at all times and will be responsible to see that it is kept in proper working order at all times. 5. He / She must reside and work sufficiently close to the Fire Station, to enable him / her to respond promptly to all calls. If at any time his / her availability is affected by change of work or any other reason, he / she will be required to resign. 6. He / She will be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. 7. He / She will carry out all instructions issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. 8. He / She will attend weekly training sessions at the local fire Station, or any other training or courses, as required by the Fire Authority during their employment with the Fire Service. 9. When required, he / she will assist or carry out the cleaning, testing or repair of equipment. 10. He / She shall carry out further duties that may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the Local Authority. 11. He / She will inform his / her employer that he / she is applying for the post. 12. Each member of the Fire Brigade will be required to undergo regular medical examinations, as required by the Fire Authority. The medical examination will be carried out by a Doctor nominated by the Fire Authority, who will responsible for the payment of their fee. 13. Absence from practices or fire calls without good reason will debar payment of retaining fee and continued absence over a six month period will incur dismissal from the Brigade. Annual Retainer: On recruitment €14,523 2-4 Years €15,515 5-7 Years €16,739 8+ €17,854