Job Description:Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wish to invite applications for On-Call Firefighters in the following station:Newtownstewart Fire StationOn-Call Firefighters play a critical role in protecting the local community and many of our fire stations depend on the contribution of our part time firefighters to ensure we can respond to emergency calls. This is a worthwhile and rewarding role providing an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training and develop a wide range of skills and experience.In order to fulfil the role you will need to meet the required standard of physical fitness and be able to meet a range of other criteria including the ability to respond to emergency calls by attending the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted and the ability to attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week.Your availability to respond to calls is critical to this role and you will need to be available for a minimum of either 40 hours, 90 hours or 100 hours each week, depending upon the contract you wish to apply for. There are core periods of time during which you must be available. Full details of the availability requirements are set out in the Candidate Information Pack.If you are already in employment you can still work as an On-Call firefighter as long as your employer gives you consent to attend emergency calls.If you believe you could meet the requirements of the role the full details are available in the Candidate Information Pack which you will find in the Careers Section of the NIFRS website at www.nifrs.org. All applications must be submitted online no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 3rd June 2024.For information on open evenings please visit www.nifrs.orgPlease note, to obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack, you will need to download this and other supporting vacancy documentation before the closing date. This can be accessed via the online vacancy page at https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/homeSelect the On-Call Firefighter vacancy and click on ‘Job Details’ in order to obtain the Candidate Information Pack and other vacancy documentation.Alternatively, if you register with GetGot as a profile user, this information will be available by logging into your GetGot profile.We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.