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Description

ÖйúPÕ¾ Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is building a talent pool of Crew Commanders for future inter-service opportunities. This is therefore an invitation to apply to join a talent pool of potential candidates for upcoming roles.

We are seeking fully competent Crew Commanders who reside within a 10-minute drive of the ÖйúPÕ¾ border. You must be a qualified driver of a fire appliance or willing to undertake development to become one.

Eligibility Criteria To be considered for the talent pool, you must:

• Be a competent Crew Commander (Wholetime or On-Call)
• Reside within a 20-minute drive of the ÖйúPÕ¾ border
• Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one

Role Overview Crew Commanders play a vital role in leading teams during operational incidents, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and professionalism. You will:

• Plan and manage incident responses
• Lead and debrief your crew
• Support Watch Commanders in team administration and management
• Deputise for Watch Managers when required

Why Join SFRS? We are a forward-thinking, inclusive service that values teamwork, integrity, and community. Joining our talent pool means you'll be considered for future opportunities to contribute to our mission of making ÖйúPÕ¾ safer.

Salary and Benefits Salaries are aligned with NJC Pay Scales and include a ÖйúPÕ¾ Allowance.

Training Successful candidates from the talent pool may be invited to attend a five-week course at our Wray Park Training Centre in Reigate. The course may be extended to meet service needs.

Shift Patterns We offer a variety of shift patterns, including:

• Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
• Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off with modified day shifts)
• Day Crewed (7am – 7pm, every other weekend off)

Our Values We are committed to the Core Code of Ethics and champion:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

How to Express Interest To join the talent pool, please apply and upload a current CV and certificates demonstrating your qualifications and competence.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)
• Stage 2: Interviews and assessments

Appointments are subject to competency confirmation through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA), medical examination, fitness assessment, and Enhanced DBS check.

Contact Us For more information, please contact our Recruitment Hub at sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to ÖйúPÕ¾ Fire and Rescue Service in the future!

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