Why become a Retained Firefighter

Become a Hero in your Community

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Why Me? –WHY NOT?

  • Personal Development
  • Belonging
  • Help your Community

Pension and Security

  • Being a Retained Firefighter is a part-time but permanent position’
  • Guaranteed minimum income in year one of €25,000

Flexibility

  • Retained Firefighters now have one week off for every week they have on
  • 28 Days min. Full Paid Statutory Leave

Full Training Provided
– Lots of transferrable skills

  • 3 Weeks Fire Fighting Skills Course
  • 3 Weeks Using Breathing Apparatus &Compartment Fire Behaviour Course
  • 1 Week Transportation Incident Course
  • 1 Week Pump Operation Course
  • 1 Week Hazardous Materials Course
  • 1 Week Emergency First Responder Course
  • 1.5 Weeks Emergency Services Driving SchoolCourse
  • Swift Water River Rescue Course
  • Category C Licence Training (Fully Funded)

Career Progression & Job Opportunities

  • Firefighter
  • Driver/Mechanic
  • Sub-Station Officer
  • Station Officer
  • Assistant Chief Fire Officer
  • Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer
  • Chief Fire Officer

Skills for Life

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Commitment
  • Self Discipline
  • Resilience

Engage with your Community

  • Fire Safety Talks/Demonstrations
  • BfireSafe@School
  • Home Fire Safety Visits
  • Pre-Incident Planning
  • Primary Schools Programme

Support & Health Screening

  • All members and their families have access to professional psychological supports
  • Occupational Health Medical in place
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