EXTERNAL ADVERT. Firefighter - based on NJC national occupational pay rates

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1 EXTERNAL ADVERT Job Title: Contract: Hours: Salary: Location: Wholetime Firefighter Fixed term for the period 1 st April 2017 to 31 st March 2018 after which time the organisational need will be reviewed 42 hours per week Firefighter - based on NJC national occupational pay rates Any location within the Brigade area Cleveland Fire Brigade are now recruiting Wholetime Firefighters. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled personnel with recent fire and rescue service experience to join the Brigade for a fixed term period of 12 months. Applications are invited from candidates who are qualified to, or working towards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Emergency Fire Service Operations in the Community and who have recent experience of undertaking a firefighting role. We are looking for people to work across all locations within the Cleveland Fire Brigade area therefore the ability to work flexibly and coherently as part of a team is a must. Individuals must also be enthusiastic and self-motivated. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate skills & competence aligned to a firefighting role across a range of incident types which includes the use of a range of equipment and PPE, including Breathing Apparatus. An LGV driving licence with EFAD qualification would be desirable but is not essential. To download an application form and information pack visit alternatively you can recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on Closing Date: 23 rd February 2017 Role Related Assessment: w/c 27 th February 2017 Interview: w/c 6 th March 2017 Medical: w/c 13 th March 2017 Training: w/c 20 th March 2017 Visit for more vacancies within this organisation

2 Personal Role Profile Role Title: Firefighter Reporting To: Crew Manager Location: Various Brigade Sites Role/Grade: Firefighter Purpose of Role: To save life, protect property, render humanitarian services and to protect the environment from damage Key Responsibilities 1. Create and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues and contribute to decision making for the effectiveness of the team 2. Take part in Personal Development Reviews and complete Personal Development Records in accordance with Brigade procedure. 3. Take responsibility for personal performance and attend training programmes to support development and maintenance of competence, as required, to meet organisational objectives. 4. Support colleagues to maintain the required standard which may include any specialist activities, specialist appliances or equipment 5. Undertake Community Fire Safety and Fire Safety visits and carry out local and Brigade initiatives as requested 6. Attend operational incidents as part of a team in accordance with Brigade policy 7. Monitor, test and record equipment and resources to maintain operational readiness and to update all related records, which will include completion of defect notes, computerised records and any other records 8. Liaise with key agencies both at incidents and through Community Safety initiatives 9. Support managers to ensure the efficient running of the station and effective service delivery 10. Contribute to projects as identified through the Brigade Plan and provide reports as required 11. Support and promote equality and diversity, respect and dignity for all staff and members of our local communities in line with Brigade policy. 12. Comply and contribute to the Health and Safety of self and others at work 13. Comply with all Service policy, guiding frameworks and legal requirements Role Map of National Occupational Standards Nos Modules Inform & educate your community to improve awareness of safety matters Take responsibility for effective performance Save and preserve endangered life Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents Protect the environment from the effects of hazardous materials Support effectiveness of operational response Support development of colleagues in the fire and rescue service Contribute to Fire Safety solutions to minimise risks to your community Drive, manoeuvre and redeploy Fire Service vehicles FF1 FF2 FF3 FF4 FF5 FF6 FF7 FF8 FF9 004 to , to , 074

3 Personal Qualities and Attributes (PQAs) Commitment to Diversity and Integrity Understands and respects diversity and adopts a fair and ethical approach to others Openness to Change Is open to change and actively seeks to support it Confidence and Resilience Maintains a confident and resilient attitude in highly challenging situations Working with others Works effectively with others both within the Fire and Rescue Service and in the community Effective communication Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing Commitment to Development Committed and able to develop self and others Problem Solving Understands, recalls, applies and adapts relevant information in an organised, safe and systematic way Situational Awareness Maintains an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working Commitment to Excellence Adopts a conscientious and proactive approach to work to achieve and maintain excellent standards

4 CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE Qualifications/ Attainments PERSON SPECIFICATION FIREFIGHTER Essential How Measured Desirable How Measured Qualified to or working towards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Emergency Fire Service Operations in the Community LGV Driving Licence EFAD Qualification Medical (eg First Aid at Work, ITLS, EMR ) Experience and Knowledge Recent experience of undertaking a firefighting role within a fire and rescue service (Local Authority or Industrial) References Skills and Competence Competent to work at height Competent to work in confined spaces Competent in rope rescue Competent in water rescue Skills & competence aligned to a firefighting role across a range of incident types which includes the use of a range of equipment and PPE, including Breathing Apparatus National Resilience Capability Personal Qualities Understands and respects diversity and adopts a fair and ethical approach to others Open to change and actively seeks to support it References Maintains a confident and resilient attitude in highly challenging situations Works effectively with others both within the Fire and Rescue Service and in the community Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing Committed and able to develop self and others Understands, recalls, applies and adapts relevant

5 Other Requirements information in an organised, safe and systematic way Maintains an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working Adopts a conscientious and proactive approach to work to achieve and maintain excellent standards Minimum of 18 years of age Meet the Fire & Rescue Services medical standards for eyesight, colour vision, hearing, lung function and general fitness Ability to work shifts including night shift and weekends

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