Essential Criteria - Station Commander Fire Control (N24)
The application form can be found in the How To Apply section
Qualifications and Experience Required
Listed below is the essential experience, personal qualities and attributes considered necessary to carry out the duties of the post of Station Commander Fire Control. These are the criteria against which suitability for the post will be assessed. You must clearly show relevant examples in your supporting statement on your application form of the ways in which you meet each of the essential criteria for the relevant post. If you do not adequately address each and every one of the criteria for the relevant post required, it may not be possible to shortlist you.
| Qualifications and Experience | Essential | Identified by |
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Hold an appointment as a substantive and competent Watch Commander (Control) in a UK Fire Authority (external applicants) Hold an appointment as a fully competent Watch Commander (Control) within the service WC Control talent pool, or a substantive and competent Watch Commander (Control), and also be deemed 'ready for progression' at last appraisal (internal applicants) |
Essential | Application Form References |
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To hold or attain within 2 years Technical Qualification IFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership & Management (L4C5) To obtain a pass at In-house Control Operations Technical Exercise Level 2 (completed within gateway process) |
Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Full UK driving licence with no pending issues. | Essential | Application Licence Check |
| Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have demonstrated the potential to fulfil the Control operations command responsibilities of a post at this role-level. | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have demonstrated the potential to fulfil the managerial responsibilities of a post at this role level | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the Service's vision, values, aims and professional behaviours. | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of managing fire control personnel and resources on the different duty systems. | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| To have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of leading and managing the provision of mobilising, communications and operational information support functions within a fire and rescue service. | Essential | Application Form, Selection Process |
| Other than for reasons of promotion, to be willing to serve within the post for a minimum period of three years. | Desirable | Application Form, Selection Process |