Ascension : Ascension Island Government - Vacancy - Fire Fighter/Lifebout Operator
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 08.03.2012 (Article Archived on 22.03.2012)

A position of Fire Fighter/Lifeboat Operator has become available with the Fire & Sea Rescue Service of the Ascension Island Government.

Ascension Island Government

VACANCY – FIRE FIGHTER/LIFEBOAT OPERATOR

A position of Fire Fighter/Lifeboat Operator has become available with the Fire & Sea Rescue Service of the Ascension Island Government.

Principal duties of the post include:

·         Fire fighting and sea rescue

• Assisting with training of AIG personnel and other Organisations in fire safety
• Maintaining Fire & Sea Rescue equipment and appliances
• Undergoing continuous training in fire fighting and sea rescue operations
• Carrying a call-out pager and attending call-outs as and when required

The successful candidate will be:

·         A qualified fire fighter with a minimum of two years experience

• Able to swim
• Able to carry out Fire Service related tasks unsupervised
• Work well as part of a team
• In possession of a clean valid driving licence that includes class J4
• Qualified in the use of breathing apparatus
• Knowledgeable about fire fighting and sea rescue equipment
• Computer literate

Lifeboat Operator training will be provided if necessary.

A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidate will also receive: an on-call allowance, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances.  The post is offered as single status and an allowance of £2,797.00 per annum will be paid.

Further information about the post is available from the Senior Fire & Sea Rescue Officer, Mr William Minto on telephone number (+247) 6361 or e-mail billy.minto@ascension.gov.ac.  Application forms, including a Job Description, are available from the Administrator’s Office or alternatively contact: nicola.dillon@ascension.gov.ac.

Completed forms should be submitted to the Human Resources Adviser by hand/post or on fax number 6152 or e-mail alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Friday 16 March 2012.

Alan H Nicholls

                                                                                                                                                Human Resources Adviser

Administration Office

Georgetown

Ascension Island

5 March 2012

Note: This post was first advertised in February 2012, persons who have already applied

need not re-apply