1. 1. Attend and successfully complete a Basic Recruit Course, a Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course and a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course during their initial/probationary year or be dismissed from the Service.

1. 2. Attend weekly training session in their stations and such other training or courses as may be required by the Chief Fire Officer.

2. If a fire-fighter is in employment, he/she will inform the employer that they are applying for this post and have a letter from him certifying that they will be released to attend fires during normal working hours.

3. Fire-fighters will reside and work within an acceptable distance of the fire station, as deemed by the Chief Fire Officer; generally, this is with a five-minute travel time to their designated station, as measured using Google Maps.  If at any time change of work or place of residence affect availability the fire-fighter will be required to resign.

4. Fire-fighters will accept and abide by the Brigade Standing Orders at present in force and any Standing Orders made in the future by the Chief Fire Officer.

5. In the event of a grievance, fire-fighters will use the grievance procedures of Kildare County Council.

6. In the event of breach of discipline by fire-fighters, the Disciplinary Procedures of Kildare County Council will apply.

7. The appointment is probationary for the first twelve months.  During this period the candidate will be required to demonstrate progression in his/her training and will be required to undertake practical tests at regular intervals.

8. Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense. The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies that occur, within a one-year period will be filled from this panel.

9. Candidates will also be required to undergo practical tests, to ensure that their ability to perform their duties as a fire-fighter is not affected by a fear of heights, confined spaces, or a lack of physical or mental competence.

Applicants must hold a current full Manual Class B Driving Licence free from any endorsements.  Applicants will also be required to obtain a Category C licence within eighteen months from the date of appointment or sooner if required and be prepared to drive such vehicles as the Council may require in the performance of your duties.