Fancy a job as a firefighter? Here is how to apply to join the NIFRS

Applications have opened for full time firefighters working for the NI Fire and Rescue Department.
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Although some stations have seen a cut in the number of staff over recent years, there is now a new recruitment plan underway.

A spokesperson for the NIFRS said: “Successful recruits can be stationed anywhere in Northern Ireland, depending on where posts are required.

“Applicants do not apply for a specific station, they apply for the Wholetime Firefighter role, and then will be stationed where they are required.

Portadown Fire Station. Photo courtesy of GooglePortadown Fire Station. Photo courtesy of Google
Portadown Fire Station. Photo courtesy of Google

Recruitment begins today, Thursday 28 May, and the closing date for applications is Friday 12 June 2020.

Chief Fire & Rescue Officer (Interim), Michael Graham, NIFRS, said: “Being a Firefighter is not like any other job- the community calls on us when they are most in need of our help. We respond to challenging incidents including fires; road traffic collisions; water rescues; and chemical incidents; as well as many other types of emergencies. We also provide community education; and deliver fire and accident prevention activities, all designed to help keep the community safe.

“Essential recruitment of Firefighters must continue, despite Covid-19, to ensure we have sufficient people to allow us to continue to protect our community.

“It is an exciting and rewarding career, but it is very challenging- Firefighters have to deal with difficult incidents; are required to work shifts and on public holidays; and could be stationed anywhere in Northern Ireland. They have to be physically strong and need to maintain their fitness throughout their career. It is also a robust and lengthy recruitment process, with many stages, and so applicants must be committed to investing a lot of their time to the process.”

Lurgan Fire Station. Photo courtesy of GoogleLurgan Fire Station. Photo courtesy of Google
Lurgan Fire Station. Photo courtesy of Google

Please visit https://www.nifrs.org/careers for Candidate Information Packs and to apply.

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