Fire Resilience Crew

Training and Core Responsibilities:

Your role begins with a comprehensive paid 12-day consecutive training program at the Fire Service College in Moreton-In-Marsh, covering skills essential for deployment, including:

• Hose running
• Hydrant operation
• Pump operation
• Ladder climbing
• HAZMAT (Decontamination training)
• Road Traffic Collision (RTC) – the use of hydraulic cutting equipment
• First Aid
• Breathing Apparatus (full mask) for search and rescue
• Offensive and Defensive Firefighting

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in ongoing training to maintain deployable status, including a 12-day initial training and annual 6-day refresher courses.
• Participate in scenario-based training and skills practice during ‘stand-down’ times to ensure full readiness.
• In the event of a deployment, be able to respond quickly to designated emergency locations within the UK and be prepared periods of training and exercises.
• Support emergency response activities, performing tasks typically handled by public service firefighters.
• Adhere to safety protocols for personal protective equipment, including use of breathing apparatus.