Trainer - Fire Service Incident Command

Package Description

NJC pay scale + 10% flexible working allowance + Surrey allowance £1381 per annum for 42 hours per week at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey.

You will be required to work some evenings and weekends.  Compensatory time off will be given during the week.

A standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) is required for this role.

33 days and 3 long service days annual leave, Firefighters pension scheme. 

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed personnel and support staff, they all share one vision:

With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

•Serving the needs of our community.

•Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.

•Recognising and embedding diversity in everything we do

•Solving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

Job Introduction

This opportunity welcomes applications from Competent Crew Commanders.

Please note this role is also advertised internally. 

This role is subject to satisfactory references, medical and fitness assessment (Bleep test to level 8.8, 42 VO₂ max.

You must have good I.T. skills, as this role includes the development and running of Incident Command scenarios utilising XVR software.  You will be working under the guidance of the Lead Instructor for Incident Command arranging and completing ICS level 1 training and assessments for supervisory commanders and supporting the training and assessments for ICS level 2, 3 and 4 in coordination with our external providers.

Applicants must also commit to train and work as a Breathing Apparatus Instructor on occasions.

Instructors in Surrey must maintain their operational competencies which includes regular crewing on one of the fire stations.  Surrey procedural transfer training will be provided.

Relevant instructor and teaching qualifications will be provided.

The Learning and Development Team is located at Wray Park, Reigate which is where the Command Training suite is located.

A driving licence is required as training can be delivered in a variety of locations across the service.

Job Details

If you would like to have an informal chat regarding this role, please contact WC Richard Stedman on 07968 834484

Candidates are asked to upload a Word or pdf document on the supporting statement (maximum 450 words) to answer the following questions:

1) Please give details of your experience in delivering training

2) Describe your understanding of heath and safety in relation to incident command

3) Provide a brief synopsis of the skills, knowledge, abilities and attributes that you believe make you suitable for this role.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications 13 June 2021

Selection is planned for week commencing 14 June 2021 and will consist of a 15 minute presentation followed by an interview to explore your experience and skills.

Presentation Title: The Fire Commanders Role in Incident Command

Your presentation should be aimed at Firefighters who are starting out on their development journey to become Crew Commanders.

Company Information

Values and Behaviours

The values below will be crucial in delivering our corporate strategy, and are what we draw on to make a difference for Surrey residents. We expect all our employees to embody these values.

• Fairness and Respect - We embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity
• Responsibility - We are answerable for our decisions and actions
• Professionalism - We will always be the best we can be
• Honesty and integrity - We are truthful and trustworthy. We do the right thing even if it's not the easiest option
• Leadership - We choose to lead by example and inspire others in an ethical way
• Openness - We are open to new ideas.

Our behaviours are what people experience when they interact with us. They encompass how we do our work and how we treat others. Find out more about our values and behaviours.

We expect all existing and future employees to uphold and promote these Values and Behaviours.