Firefighter Control Temporary – Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

The first vital part of firefighting equipment? – The phone.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to thousands of calls each year. These can range from multiple road traffic collisions, property fires and chemical spillages to rubbish fires or animal rescue. So how do the Firefighters know where to go and what to expect? That is the responsibility of the Firefighter Control. Fire Control has an essential and extremely important role to play. It is far more than a call handling centre – it forms the central hub of all Fire Service activity.

Normal working hours are 42 hours per week, the shift system involves 2 days, 2 nights and 4 rota days over a rolling period. There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see below further information in relation to Awareness Sessions about the role.

In return we offer;

• Full uniform
• Flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies
• Free, secure on-site car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee support networks
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role are attached.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Control role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week. For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts – Local Collective Agreement.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025. Interviews and assessment / job related tests will take place week commencing Monday 12 May 2025.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.