Assistant Chief Fire Officer 2026

Opening Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM Deadline
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Kildare County is seeking to establish a panel of Assistant Chief Fire Officers to fill permanent and contract posts that arise during the life of the panel.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

A. Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications,

• A degree in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline,,or
• A professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body,,or
• A degree at Level 8 in science or technology related discipline including, physics, chemistry, environment or computer science, information communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services,or
• A degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualifications in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services.

B. Have satisfactory knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Principles and practices of fire safety;
• Fire services operations,
• Technological and industrial processes,
• Telecommunications and information technology.

C. Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in at least one of the areas specified at (b) above

D. Have a high standard of training in one or more of the areas specified in (b) above and, in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, may be required to successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period.

E. Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office and possess the appropriate qualities

Driving Licence

Applicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU license, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance.