Firefighter Control

DescriptionDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has a fantastic opportunity available for a Firefighter Control to join our team in Exeter on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract [42 hours per week]
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,981 - £23,398 per annum.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England
We provide prevention, protection, and response services across 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.
About the Firefighter Control role: 
As a Firefighter within Fire Control you will be initially responsible for handling 999 calls, resourcing incidents, providing incident support and completing administration tasks
 We are seeking individuals who are seeking a varied role and wish to contribute to the formation of the new Operational Resource Centre
  
This job is unique and demanding and you will be given comprehensive, thorough and professional training to support your development within this role
 Initial training will consist of training on day duties, moving to shift based work upon reaching the required standard
 You will be continually assessed for your suitability for the role. 
Benefits of working for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have built a reputation for encouraging our employees to succeed
We offer a supportive, safe environment where team members mirror the core values of the Service
 They say, working here is "very rewarding", "there are flexible working hours [and they] promote respect, achievement and honesty." "It's a privilege to work with such great people".
Key responsibilities as our Firefighter Control will include:
999 call handling

Resourcing Incidents

Incident Support functions

Work to support Service Delivery

Learning and Development functions to support the Operational Resource centre

Data inputting to support the mobilising system and response plans

Working with partners in Hampshire and Dorset and Wiltshire

Managing and supporting operational crewing across the Service 
What we’re looking for in our Firefighter Control:
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure demonstrating personal resilience
 

Evidence of self-motivation

Able to prioritise events and take appropriate action

Acts as a role model encouraging positive behavior

Maintained a positive outlook and were adaptable, showing flexibility in the way you worked
 

Have found solutions to a problem and made appropriate decisions
 

Have communicated clearly, respectfully and with enthusiasm, ensuring your message was understood. 

Have taken responsibility of your actions and been accountable for your performance 
Please note we do not accept CV’s for Fire Control
 
Closing Date: 11th May 2023
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Firefighter Control please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team
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£23,398
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
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