Technical Rescue Unit Crew Manager – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Location: based in Worthing with requirement to travel across West Sussex.Overview

You will play a vital role in helping make West Sussex a safer place to live, work and visit. Supporting the leadership of the Technical Rescue Unit you will enable the delivery of a specialist response service by attending a range of operational incidents including working at height, water, animal rescues, open area searches and body recovery (under the direction of the Police).Responsibilities

Attend a range of operational incidents including working at height, water rescues, animal rescues, open area searches and body recovery (under the direction of the Police).Support the leadership of the Technical Rescue Unit to enable delivery of a specialist response service.Work from height, with animals and be a competent swimmer.Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and a confident, resourceful attitude to handle highly challenging and emotionally or environmentally intense situations.Operate within the Flexible Rostering Duty System.Contribute to recruitment and progression processes for WSFRS vacancies as described (pooling for future vacancies where applicable).Qualifications

Essential Qualifications at time of application:Substantive competent Firefighter who has demonstrated competence against the requirements of the NJC Firefighter role map.Incident Command Level 1 (Initial).Current full UK driving licence.Hold a valid LGV driving licence.IOSH Supervising Safely.Desirable Qualifications:NEBOSH – Managing Safely.ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualification/training.Animal Rescue AR2/3.Swift Water Technician.Rope Rescue Technician.How To Apply

To be eligible to apply you must be a substantive Crew Manager or a competent Firefighter in the WSFRS Crew Manager Development Centre Ready to Progress Pool. Applicants must be currently employed by a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.Please follow the links to upload your CV and complete the application explaining how you meet the key skills and experience listed in the job description. Please ensure your CV covers the qualifications for the role and any gaps in employment.The reference number for this role is CPP01210.If you have any queries about this process please contact us at FRSJOBS@westsussex.gov.uk.Other information

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