Wholetime

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance.
2. Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and efficiently as a member of a disciplined team.
3. Minimise distress and suffering including giving first aid.
4. Liaise and communicate with other emergency personnel at incidents.

1. Establish and maintain the confidence of members of the public.
2. Maintain links with the community.
3. Be sensitive to the needs of others particularly with regard to fairness at work issues.
   

1. Give general fire safety advice and guidance to people when requested.
2. Carry out routine inspection of premises.
3. Work to help educate members of the community in the risks and hazards of fire.
4. Assist in service initiatives, programmes and strategies to reduce fire calls.

1. To ensure compliance with Equal Opportunities legislation and the Authority’s existing Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of the working environment.

1. Recognise health and safety issues at work and deal with them to minimise or eliminate the degree of hazard or risk.
2. Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times.

1. Keep a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to carry out all duties of a firefighter.
2. Maintain personal appearance, hygiene and cleanliness of uniform in keeping with a disciplined service.

1. Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of readiness including cleaning, repairing and testing as required and to approved standard and procedures.
2. Check firefighting resources provided for fire service use including hydrants and fixed installations.

1. Know the local streets, roads and buildings situated around the fire station area.
2. Be aware of the risks, possible hazards and water supplies to be found within the fire station area.

1. Complete basic paperwork and routine administration including recording of information.
2. Use information technology as required and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
3. Keep records up to date as necessary.

1. Take part in a continuous training programme by attending lectures, exercises, practice drill sessions and other forms of training to maintain competence levels.
2. Attend training courses as directed.
3. You need to achieve the National Occupational Standard relevant to a firefighter's role.

1. Undertake such other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and expertise as may be required by the Brigade Manager/Chief Executive from time to time.
2. To serve at any location under any recognised duty system as directed by the Brigade Manager/Chief Executive.