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Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Coningsby
Job Description
As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas, for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
- You’ll be ready to respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft.
- You’ll provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.
- When deployed in the UK and overseas, you’ll be required to support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments.
- You’ll be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
- Daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills.
What We’re Looking For
- You must be a citizen of the UK or Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport, or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth. You should have resided in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).
- Have a minimum of Grade C or 4 to 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- You’ll need to have a current full driving license.
- You’ll need to be fit enough to complete initial and specialist training and perform your role effectively. Fitness tests include Selection Fitness Test, and Pre-Joining Fitness Test or Pre-recruit Training Course – the requirements for these tests vary according to role, age, and gender.
- You’ll need to meet the health standards, including eyesight, body mass index and medical eligibility. Certain medical conditions may affect eligibility
- You’ll need to be prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.