Fire Resilience Crew

Company Description

Securitas partners with UK Fire Services to deliver vital Fire Resilience Crew capability during major incidents, industrial actions, adverse weather, and other emergencies that could impact staff availability. With a dedicated, standby team of over 500 trained personnel, Securitas is the only security provider offering this unique UK preparedness service. Our team is ready to respond to support and uphold public safety during critical times.

This is a deployment-based role for individuals who can be mobilised with relatively short notice, serving as front‑line responders during periods of high demand. You will represent Securitas professionally as Fire Resilience Crew contributing directly to UK emergency preparedness. We are looking for a dedicated Fire Resilience Crew to join our team in Gloucestershire.

• Position:
  Casual
• Pay: £14.50 per hour (training), £24.00 per hour (deployment)

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) – use of hydraulic cutting equipment
• First aid
• Breathing apparatus (full mask) for search and rescue
• Offensive and Defensive Firefighting

• 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.
• Be able to respond quickly to designated emergency locations within the UK and be prepared for 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 the use of breathing apparatus.

Essential Skills

• Physical ability: run 100 meters, jog 5 minutes, and complete a 12‑hour shift.
• Movement and agility: climb ladders up to 8 m, navigate confined spaces, maintain flexibility in movement.
• Strength: lift up to 25 kg and drag 55 kg.
• Environment adaptability: work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, enclosed or dark spaces.
• Vision and hearing: unassisted ability to read and distinguish sounds.
• Problem solving and dynamic risk assessment: make timely decisions under pressure with situational awareness and hazard perception.
• Adaptability and alertness: quickly identify changes in a dynamic environment and adjust actions accordingly.
• Teamwork and cooperation: work seamlessly within a team, valuing and respecting the contributions of others.
• Clear communication: communicate clearly and confidently with teammates and the public in English.
• Personal development and resilience: commitment to annual training and skill improvement to maintain deployment readiness.
• Sensitivity and professionalism: manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

Medical Fitness

Must meet medical standards for firefighting duties; no health conditions that could hinder performance. A clean‑shaven policy is required for safe wearing of breathing apparatus.

Additional Specification

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Pass a 5‑year security screening process.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us at Securitas UK! You’re one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.

Our Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application and appreciates your patience. Need support or are interested in becoming part of our Fire Resilience team? We’re here to help, just drop us an email for more info!

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