Overview
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is building a talent pool of Crew Commanders for future inter-service opportunities. This is therefore an invitation to apply to join a talent pool of potential candidates for upcoming roles.
Eligibility
* Be a competent Crew Commander (Wholetime or On-Call)
* Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border
* Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one
Role Overview
* Crew Commanders play a vital role in leading teams during operational incidents, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and professionalism.
* You will plan and manage incident responses, lead and debrief your crew, support Watch Commanders in team administration and management, and deputise for Watch Managers when required.
Why Join SFRS?
We are a forward-thinking, inclusive service that values teamwork, integrity, and community. Joining our talent pool means you’ll be considered for future opportunities to contribute to our mission of making Surrey safer.
Salary and Benefits
Salaries are aligned with NJC Pay Scales and include a Surrey Allowance.
Training
Successful candidates from the talent pool may be invited to attend a five-week course at our Wray Park Training Centre in Reigate. The course may be extended to meet service needs.
Shift Patterns
* Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
* Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off with modified day shifts)
* Day Crewed (7am – 7pm, every other weekend off)
Our Values
We are committed to the Core Code of Ethics and champion: Putting our communities first, Integrity, Dignity and respect, Leadership, Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
How to Express Interest
To join the talent pool, please apply and upload a current CV and certificates demonstrating your qualifications and competence.
Recruitment Process
* Stage 1: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)
* Stage 2: Interviews and assessments
* Appointments are subject to competency confirmation through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA), medical examination, fitness assessment, and Enhanced DBS check.
Contact
For more information, please contact our Recruitment Hub atsfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in the future!
Salary: Salary as per NJC pay scales, plus Surrey allowance
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