On Call Firefighter South District
On Call Firefighter South District
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
- South District Debenham Felixstowe Framlingham Hadleigh Holbrook Ipswich East Nayland Needham Market Orford Woodbridge.
- Annual salary/retainer fee plus an hourly rate and disturbance fee for attending incidents and training
- On Call hours
- Permanent
How would you like a job that earns you extra money and fits around your work and family commitments
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting On-Call Firefighters to join our emergency response service to deal with fires road traffic collisions and a wide range of emergencies.
On-Call Firefighters are a vital part of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. They provide an efficient effective service that gives emergency cover across the Suffolk on-call Firefighters make up 66% of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service workforce and are generally located in rural communities small towns and villages.
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum 18 years old (there is no upper age limit).
- Live or work within 5 to 8 minutes of a fire station in Suffolk.
- Hold a full UK driving license and access to personal transport.
- Have a reasonable level of personal fitness.
- Have permission to be released from your main employment to attend emergency incidents (if you will be attending calls whilst at work).
- Can operate at heights and confined spaces.
- Keep calm under pressure.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Can develop your skills and work independently.
Hours of work and pay
You would be contracted to work a set amount of hours based on your availability during which you would need to keep a pager with you. You would agree which hours you cover; it could be days nights weekends or a combination of these.
To find out more please readour guide to what an On-Call Firefighter is paid (docx).
Benefits of being an On-Call Firefighter:
- The satisfaction and respect that comes with providing such a crucial service.
- Membership of a competitive Firefighters Pension scheme.
- Issued with a uniform and personal protective equipment.
- Eligibility for a Blue Light card.
- A lifetime of support from the Firefighters Charityfor you and your loves ones.
- Access to national training schemes facilitated by the Fire Service College Women in the Fire Service and the Asian Fire Service Association.
- An annual cost-of-living increase.
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- Diverse and active staff networks.
Additional benefits include shopping vouchers and discounts public transport discounts tax-free bike schemes a health wellbeing and lifestyle support scheme plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits values and equality commitments please visit ourSuffolk County Council careers website ().
Stations available:
Debenham Felixstowe Framlingham Hadleigh Holbrook Ipswich East Ipswich - Princes Street Nayland Needham Market Orford Woodbridge.
You will state in your application which station you are applying for. Please note that the cover required will be subject to station need and will form part of the shortlisting process.
Find out more about thefire stations in Suffolk and find your nearest station ().
For more information
Please read ourOn-Call Firefighter information pack ()and visit ourOn-Call Firefighter site ().
For any further questions please contact our Recruitment Teambyemailing .
How to apply
Step 1: Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2: Complete the Supporting Statement Form (docx)which includes 3 questions (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3: Start your online application using Apply Now and upload your supporting statement on the final page.
Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at or
Closing date: 11.30pm 30 September 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Employment Type
Part-Time
