Type: Casual
Pay: £13 per hour (Training), £24 per hour (Deployment)
About the Role:
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’ll represent Securitas professionally as Fire Resilience Crew contributing directly to UK emergency preparedness.
Training and Core Responsibilities:
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) – the use of hydraulic cutting equipment
- First Aid
- Breathing Apparatus (full mask) for search and rescue
- Offensive and Defensive Firefighting
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- In the event of a deployment, be able to respond quickly to designated emergency locations within the UK and be prepared 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 use of breathing apparatus.