Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has launched its latest recruitment campaign, to attract on-call firefighters to the team.

The service is seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals, from all walks of life and backgrounds to fill the on-call roles.

The challenging role of a firefighter means the service is looking for people who work well in a team; people with a positive, professional approach; and people who recognise the value of rules and procedures but are also innovative and can challenge appropriately.

How many businesses can point to something to show they REALLY are at the heart of the community? On-call firefighters get world-class training in health and safety and medical response as well as developing situational awareness, leadership skills and the ability to work in high pressure situations.

To encourage prospective candidates to explore these roles, the service is organising three practical taster sessions. The sessions will give a flavour of what it's like to be a firefighter, offering an interactive experience that showcases the physical and mental demands of the role.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in simulated firefighting exercises, learn about the various aspects of the job, and engage with experienced firefighters and the recruitment team. These will be held on:

All welcome taster session:

• Date: Saturday 16 November
• Time: 11am-3pm
• Location: Jersey Fire & Rescue HQ, Rouge Bouillon, St Helier.

Female only taster session:

• Date: Saturday 23 November
• Time: 11am-3pm
• Location: Jersey Fire & Rescue HQ, Rouge Bouillon, St Helier.

All welcome taster session:

• Date: Tuesday 26 November
• Time: 6:30pm-9pm
• Location: Jersey Fire & Rescue HQ, Rouge Bouillon, St Helier.

Before you can apply to be a firefighter, you need to meet certain entry requirements.

You must:

• be at least 18 on your first day of service.
• have been continuously resident in the Island for the past five years.
• hold a full, clean driving licence.
• be healthy and fit.
• be able to swim 50 metres.
• have good sight (aided or unaided) and colour perception in both eyes.
• be confident working at height and in enclosed spaces.
• be happy to work a shift system and at weekends.
• have the ability to deal with people in difficult and emotional situations.

In addition, to be an on-call firefighter you must:

• have permission from your employer if you’ll be responding from work.
• be able to respond from work or home to your assigned fire station within 15 minutes (or within 10 minutes if you live by the Western Fire Station).
• be available to train on a Monday or Tuesday evening (for Town on-call) or Wednesday evening (for Western on-call).

You can find out further information by visiting:

JHA Fire and rescue

On call Firefighter Recruitment Brochure FINAL (1).pdf

Firefighter Employer's Brochure v0419.pdf