Firefighter – Technical Rescue and USAR Technician (INTERNAL ONLY)
Applications are invited from Wholetime Fire Fighters (FF) to become a Firefighter, Technical Rescue (TR) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Technician.
The TR/USAR specialism offers a demanding and rewarding role requiring the highest of standards and commitment, TR/USAR Technicians are required to work the Day Crewing (DC) Specialist duty system. This follows the standard 224 duty system for positive hours and the standard 224 work routine rules still apply. However, in addition staff members operating this duty system are also required to be ‘on call’, from home or other suitable location, and provide standby cover for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). Staff members must be available to attend the Strategic Training Facility (STF) at Fire Service Headquarters (FSHQ) within 45 minutes of receiving an incident call alert.
Upon qualification to the TR/USAR role candidates will receive additional payments as indicated in the Day Crewing Specialist Policy.
All operational personnel who apply for the above role are not required to have any specialist skills above and beyond those of somebody competent in their current role, as training will be provided to the successful applicants. However, flexibility to attend specialist external training courses may be required.
Those eligible to apply must:
- Be a competent Wholetime Firefighter.
- Have been identified as performing well in their current role as part of their Annual Review (AR) with a supporting statement from their Line Manager (within the talent matrix of the AR).
- Have no current live disciplinary awards.
- Reside within a 45 minute’s travel time to BD11 2DY.
- Have a full driving licence.
The selection process will involve an application and presentation/interview.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications noon Monday 24th February 2025
- Shortlisting week commencing 24th February 2025
- Interviews Thursday 13th March 2025
Applicants must complete and submit an online application form using the e-recruitment system which will require them to detail how they meet all the essential criteria for the role.
Shortlisting
Following the closing date, submitted application forms will be forwarded to the shortlisting panel for consideration. In order to be shortlisted for the post you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the person specification criteria on your application form.
You will only be shortlisted from the details in the application form if you meet all Essential criteria. Please see attached guidance notes.
Any incomplete applications received, or applications received after the deadline date will be discounted.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact any Watch Manager at Cleckheaton Fire Station.
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Click here for Additional Guidance on our new E-recruitment System
All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.
If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.
Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, please be advised this vacancy is only open to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service employees.
For recruitment queries please contact Applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk
