Job ref: U198 Oct 2025 Job type: Permanent Location: NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is committed to 'Protecting Our Community'. We are proud to deliver a fire and rescue service and work in partnership with others to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. We value our people and are committed to the principle of equal treatment for all applicants for employment irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or political opinion. NIFRS are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Station Commander. Station Commanders will perform a vital role supporting Senior Management to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging financial climate. The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the Fire and Rescue sector who have experience of managing critical operational incidents. They will be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models of the values of the Fire and Rescue Service. They will have delivered change and improvement to service delivery, ensured effective governance and management and can demonstrate the strategic acumen necessary to be a valued middle manager and leader within NIFRS. Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change and that NIFRS may create a reserve list for 12 months should any further Station Commander vacancies arise. All candidates must possess a Level 2 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment. Day Duty and Flexi Duty Station Commander vacancies may be recruited for via this process. The current development rate of pay for a Day Duty Station Commander is £50,135.00. The current Competent rate of pay for a Day Duty Station Commander is £51,642 PA. The current Competent rate of pay for a Station Commander on Flexi Duty (A) is £61,970.40* PA and on Flexi Duty (B) is £66,361* PA (*inclusive of requirement to provide operational cover). Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 6th November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. Closing date: Thu 06 November 2025