The New Dimension Programme was established with the aim to enhance the country’s resilience and ability to respond to disruptive challenges.

As a consequence the Urban Search and Rescue capability was developed and integrated within the core business of Fire and Rescue Services.

Wholetime opportunities (42 hours a week)

Due to anticipated movement of personnel over the coming months, vacancies are likely to be occurring within Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s dedicated USAR team.

Expressions of interest are sought from personnel who have current operational experience and are able to respond to Aylesbury Fire Station within up to 45 minutes from their home address.

Desirable requirements include appropriate USAR qualifications, e.g. USRT1 & 2 and USWAH. Training would be available if these qualifications are not currently held.

You must be flexible in your approach to working hours in order to reflect the local requirements of the USAR capability, as well as supporting regional and national events.

Staff will be required to provide extended periods of response that may occur both inside and outside the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority area.

Remuneration: Competent

Watch Manager (A)     = £42,154

Crew Manager            = £40,154

Firefighter/Technician  = £36,238

How to apply

Individuals who wish to be considered for a position should apply using the application form, and provide reasons for their interest.

Application form: Word

Application form: PDF

For additional information please contact either Station Manager Steve Wells on 01296 744417 or Faye Mansfield on 01296 744623.

Those RDS personnel wishing to apply will need to have completed a minimum of three years' service, completed all six parts of their phase training, and ensure their competencies/TAPs are current.

All expressions of interest are to be registered by 27 February 2009