Wholetime Firefighter – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Role: Wholetime Firefighter

Location: As directed by the Chief Fire Officer

Principal Aim
To protect and save people and property from fire and other hazards in the most competent and effective manner to the highest possible standard of care and quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Emergencies
• Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance.
• Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and efficiently as a member of a disciplined team.
• Minimise distress and suffering, including giving first aid care.

Dealing with People
• Establish and maintain the confidence of members of the public.
• Maintain links within the community.
• Be sensitive to the needs of others with regard to fairness and dignity issues.

Community Safety
• Give safety and wellbeing advice and guidance to people when requested.
• Work to help educate members of the community in the risks and hazards of fire and other emergencies.
• Assist in Service initiatives, programmes and strategies to reduce emergency calls.

Health and Safety
• Recognise health and safety issues at work and deal with them to minimise or eliminate the degree of hazard or risk.
• Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times.

Personal Fitness and Hygiene
• Maintain level of physical and medical fitness necessary to carry out the duties of a Firefighter.
• Maintain personal appearance, hygiene and cleanliness of uniform in keeping with a disciplined service.

Equipment
• Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleaning, repairing and testing as required to approved standards and procedures.

Local Geography
• Know the local streets, roads and buildings situated within the Fire Station response area.
• Be aware of the risks, possible hazards and water supplies to be found within the Fire Station area.

Administration
• Complete basic paperwork and routine administration, including recording of information.
• Use information technology as required and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Keep personal records up to date.

Training
• Take part in a continuous training programme by attending lectures, exercises, practice drill sessions and other forms of training to maintain competence levels.
• Attend training courses as directed.

Fire Authority
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and expertise as may be required by the Chief Fire Officer.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Service.

Our Commitment to you…
We are fully committed to meeting our duties to matters of equality as set out in current legislation. These requirements and standards have been set to ensure that individuals are safe at work, for their own protection and that of others.