National Resilience Technician Firefighter (USAR) Call Back Team – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has a fantastic opportunity available for Competent Firefighters to become National Resilience Technician Firefighters (USAR) with our Call-Back team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services cross the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce with over 2,000 staff.

As a National Resilience Technician (USAR) you will attend emergency incidents and undertake other duties commensurate to the role.

The successful candidate would need to be available / on call for 60 hours per week, for which you will receive a retaining fee of £2826.00 as well as an hourly rate of £17.20 for any hours worked.

You will also need to attend local acquisition courses within a short period of notice and attend national exercises in line with the NR Assurance process.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must meet the following essential criteria:

Be a competent Firefighter with a base 30 minutes or less from Station 60, at our Service Headquarters, Clyst St George, Exeter.
Completed phase 2 of Firefighter Development.
SHACS level 1 competent

Key responsibilities as a National Resilience Technician Firefighter (USAR) will include:

Facilitating learning through demonstration and instruction.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people.
Resolving incidents other than those involving fire or hazardous materials.
Supporting people involved in an operational incident.
Attending national long-term incidents at short notice.

Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 6 October 2024.

We are looking to run a Practical Assessment Centre for shortlisted applicants for this position late October 2024.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become a National Resilience Technician Firefighter (USAR) with our Call Back team please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Oder and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.