Firefighter Control (Transfer) - Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Posted 7 days 23 hours ago by National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Firefighter Control (Transfer) - Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

We are looking for a Competent Control Firefighter who is currently serving with a UK Fire Authority to transfer to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

In this role you will work in our Fire and Rescue Service Control Room, receiving and acting upon emergency calls for the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Service, directing fire appliances to incidents and supporting Fire and Rescue Service operations and administration processes.

We require a good team player who can combine common sense with alertness, and the ability to assimilate and retain information, working with speed and accuracy, whilst keeping calm under pressure. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, have a sound educational background with a good standard of communication skills, and a high level of competence in ICT with the ability to input verbal information quickly and accurately using a keyboard.

Training in all aspects of the role will be provided. Successful candidates will work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42 hour week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working.

At the outset you will be required to wear a uniform which is provided.

Salary: £38,340 per annum

Contract type: Full Time

Closing date: July