On-call Firefighter - Working for an other FRS If you are currently a firefighter working for a Fire and Rescue Service as Wholetime OR On-Call and would like to apply to join Kent Fire & Rescue as an On Call Firefighter, please complete a simple application form confirming the station you would like to join and hours you would be able to offer coverage. You are eligible to apply if you:

Live within turn out of the station you will be On Call - You must be operationally ready at the station within five minutes of being called out. For example, 3 to 3.5 minutes travelling to station, 2 minutes to get changed and away
Are a current Firefighter working for another Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and as a minimum are on the run and completed a Foundation Training Course
Are free of current formal disciplinary actions
Visit the station to discuss the role, expectation of coverage etc
An interview will be arranged with Station Manager Service Delivery to discuss the role in more detail including confirming you meet the turn out requirements and that the hours you can provide meets the need of that station
Fitness Test
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Offer to join Kent Fire & Rescue by attending a weekend induction (Saturday and Sunday) - These take place 4 times a year and then to return to station for necessary training to be on the run (to become familiar with Kent's appliances, equipment and operational procedures)
We may find it would be best for you to complete the training course alongside new recruits which in addition to the induction, you would complete a 2-week foundation training course.
You will need permission from your current Service if applying as secondary employment
We will request copies of your training and certificates from your current Service as part of pre-employment checks

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