Firefighter Control – Talent Pool

Thank you for your interest in the role of Firefighter (Control) with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

We will be recruiting to a talent pool which, once we have filled our immediate vacancies, will be maintained for a period of 12months.

Our Daventry Fire Control room is the first point of contact for members of the public with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service when an emergency arises. A Firefighter Control answers emergency calls using specialised techniques in order to support and protect callers in potentially life-threatening situations whilst mobilising fire resources.  The role is a demanding and challenging one and as such will involve a rigorous selection process with only candidates of the very highest calibre succeeding.

Our Daventry based Control Room is crew 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and successful candidates must be able to work a ‘shift’ system.  

In order to be successful in the role a Firefighter Control must be able to process information quickly, prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure. They must also be able to work effectively in a team and possess excellent communication skills.

Firefighter Control make a vital contribution to the safety of their community. It is a worthwhile and rewarding role serving the local community. It is also an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training and gain a wide range of skills.

If you believe you have the commitment required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application. 

The Role of Firefighter Control.

The primary role of the Firefighter Control is to carry out emergency call handling, despatch and incident control procedures and support all elements of service delivery within the Fire Control room and throughout NFRS operational environment.