Offaly County Council provides a 24-hour 365 day emergency response to the people of Offaly and certain areas of adjoining counties via five fire brigades and a complement of 52 personnel.  A Retained Firefighter working within this organisation is an essential part of a disciplined and well structured team which provides an emergency response to the community in which he/she works and resides in (must reside and work within 1.5 miles or within a reasonable distance of the relevant fire station).

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of community commitment and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of:

• local government services and structure
• The structure of the Retained Fire Service
• The operational abilities of Offaly Fire & Rescue Service
• The demands placed on members of the Retained Fire Service
• Teamwork & group dynamics
• Dealing with high risk, stressful and dynamic environments
• Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace

• Dealing effectively with conflicting demands
• Acting on own initiate
• Problem solving & decision making
• Effective communication with work colleagues
• Effective communication with the public
• Service to the community, voluntary organisations or other
• Active engagement with Health, Safety and Welfare within the workplace
• Working under pressure within a structured environment
• Adaptability to evolving situations

Further Information can be found in the Candidate Booklet