The Role
Rescue Recall Responder
Applications are now invited from Firefighters, Crew Managers and Watch Managers who are FRU qualified and currently serving at a Technical Hazmat station, to respond to out of area flood related incidents.
The position would require the successful applicant to be available for recall on days 6 and 7 of their shift cycle and be able to attend rescue based operational training events and exercises.
This post will attract an on call payment of 7.5% of your base salary and additional leave days which can only be used during the on-call period (day 6 & 7).
The operational requirement of the rescue recall responder role means that from time to time working hours and/or working patterns may exceed the limits laid down in the Working Time Regulations 1998. Accordingly, appointees as rescue recall responders are required to agree to opt out of the Working Time Regulations.
Commitment to role:
A minimum 3 year commitment is required for this role. It must be emphasised that being a rescue recall responder is a big commitment and you should assess your own personal and domestic situation realistically to fully appreciate the impact it can place upon you.
For further information on the Rescue recall responder role please contact WM Carl Cooper or WM Keith Newstead. Alternatively, please refer to the attached FAQs.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
This vacancy is not open for external applicants.
Overview of requirements:
• Firefighters, Crew Managers, Watch Managers;
• FRU, SWT & PB qualified;
• Based and posted at one of the 5 FRU Technical Hazmat stations;
• Able to report to base station within 2 hrs of recall;
• Prepared to be mobilised at short notice to incidents anywhere in the UK and remain there for
extended periods;
• Be willing to undertake additional training relevant to the role.
Assessment Overview
The selection process will be as follows:
• Application that provides a statement of motivation (please outline your experience and what you can bring to this role in no more than 500 words);
• Written knowledge test;
• Practical Assessment;
• Interview.
In preparation for the knowledge test please begin studying the following bibliography.
• Defra flood rescue concept of operations
• Policy 581 – Water rescue and safety when working near, on or in water
• Policy 706 – Emergency rescue boat (Tech Note)
• Policy 922 – Inflatable rescue path (Tech Note)
• Policy 707 – The control of infection and infectious diseases
• Policy 411 – Notification of possible contamination by material(s) hazardous to health
• Policy 358 - Water rescue equipment (PL/P) technical information
• Policy 276 – Flood warning procedure
• Policy 847 – Out of LFB Deployment
Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment dates, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
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