Fire Resilience Crew

About the Role

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're physically fit, adaptable, and committed to protecting communities, we want to hear from you. Join our Fire Resilience Crew and help make a difference when it matters most.

Job Opportunity

Type: Casual

Pay: �13 per hour (Training), �24 per hour (Deployment)

About the Role:

Securitas partners with UK Fire Services to deliver vital Fire Resilience Crew Capability during major incidents, industrial actions, adverse weather, and other emergencies that could impact staff availability. With a dedicated, standby team of over 500 trained personnel, Securitas is the only security provider offering this unique UK preparedness service. Our team is ready to respond to support and uphold public safety during critical times.

This is a deployment-based role for individuals who can be mobilised with relatively short notice, serving as front-line responders during periods of high demand. You'll represent Securitas professionally as Fire Resilience Crew contributing directly to UK emergency preparedness.

Training and Core Responsibilities:

Your role begins with a comprehensive paid 12-day consecutive training program at the Fire Service College in Moreton-In-Marsh, covering skills essential for deployment, including:

• Hose running
• Hydrant operation
• Pump operation
• Ladder climbing
• HAZMAT (Decontamination training)
• Road Traffic Collision (RTC) - the use of hydraulic cutting equipment
• First Aid
• Breathing Apparatus (full mask) for search and rescue
• Offensive and Defensive Firefighting

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in ongoing training to maintain deployable status, including a 12-day initial training and annual 6-day refresher courses.
• Participate in scenario-based training and skills practice during 'stand-down' times to ensure full readiness.
• In the event of a deployment, be able to respond quickly to designated emergency locations within the UK and be prepared periods of training and exercises.
• Support emergency response activities, performing tasks typically handled by public service firefighters.
• Adhere to safety protocols for personal protective equipment, including use of breathing apparatus.

Essential Skills
1. Physical Ability

Candidates must possess the physical strength and stamina to perform rigorous tasks for extended periods. This includes:

• Stamina: Ability to run 100 meters, jog for 5 minutes, and complete a 12-hour shift.
• Movement and Agility: Ability to climb ladders up to 8m, navigate confined spaces, and maintain flexibility in movement.
• Strength: Capability to lift up to 25kg and drag 55kg (e.g., heavy equipment or simulated rescue scenarios).
• Environment Adaptability: Ability to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and in enclosed or dark spaces.
• Vision and Hearing: Unassisted ability to read and distinguish sounds.

2. Key Skills

• Problem Solving and Dynamic Risk Assessment: Make timely decisions under pressure with situational awareness and hazard perception.
• Adaptability and Alertness: Quickly identify changes in a dynamic environment and adjust actions accordingly.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Work seamlessly within a team, valuing and respecting the contributions of others.
• Clear Communication: Communicate clearly and confidently with teammates and the public in English.
• Personal Development and Resilience: Commitment to annual training and skill improvement to maintain deployment readiness.
• Sensitivity and Professionalism: Manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

3. Medical Fitness

Applicants must meet medical standards for firefighting duties, ensuring no health conditions could hinder their performance. A clean-shaven policy is required for safe wearing of breathing apparatus.

4. Additional Specification

• Must have the right to work in the UK, be able to travel nationwide and pass a 5-year security screening process.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org