Firefighter Control (Transfer) in Bedford

We are looking for a Competent Control Firefighter, who is currently serving with a UK Fire Authority to transfer to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. You will be required to work in our Fire and Rescue Service Control Room. The role involves receiving and acting upon emergency calls for the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Service, directing fire appliances to incidents and supporting Fire and Rescue Service operations and administration processes.

We are looking for a good team player who can combine common sense with alertness, and the ability to assimilate and retain information, working with speed and accuracy, whilst keeping calm under pressure. You must be over 18 years of age, have a sound educational background with a good standard of communication skills. A high level of competence in ICT and the ability to input verbal information quickly and accurately using a keyboard is required. Training in all aspects of the role will be given.

If successful, you will be required to work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42 hour week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working. You will be required to wear a uniform which is provided.

This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.

Internal applicants who meet the essential criteria and are at risk of redundancy, or who are under notice as a result of Service redesign, will be given priority consideration in accordance with Service policy.