Interested in becoming a firefighter? Mayo County Fire Service are hiring

Mayo County Fire Service have begun a recruitment campaign to hire Retained Firefighters for the Retained Fire Stations across the county.

Mayo Fire Service are currently now inviting applications from candidates who are passionate in supporting and serving their local communities, for the position of Retained Firefighter.

Panels will be created for positions for Fire Brigade units in Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, Swinford, Achill Sound, Crossmolina and Charlestown.

In most circumstances, a Retained Firefighter has another job or career, and provides on call cover for a minimum of 24 weeks in the year for the Fire Service either from home, or in some circumstances, from their place of work. In the event of a fire call, the Retained Firefighter will be notified, typically by pager, and they must respond to the Fire Station immediately.

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The firefighter’s working life and training is geared to responding safely and effectively to emergency calls, regardless of weather conditions or the time of day or night.

Fully qualified firefighters are skilled technicians capable of using the most modern equipment, methods and techniques to undertake the full range of duties which can be deployed at any emergency incident.

Mayo Fire Service have stressed that it is essential before applying for this position that applicants are aware of the on-going training demands and the personal commitment that must be given to fulfil the role of a Retained Firefighter.

This includes being able to drop personal responsibilities at immediate notice to respond to a fire call, which may last anytime from 10 minutes, 10 hours, or longer.

In order to function effectively in emergencies, Firefighters must demonstrate courage and physical strength, a capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort, and an ability to carry out their function in what may occasionally be emotionally difficult and harrowing circumstances.

If you think you've got what it takes, more information about the role can be found here.