Fire Services
Analogous to Assistant Engineer
€45,302 - €70,480

Annual Salary
Galway
Permanent and/or Temporary

Job Summary

Galway County Council is establishing a panel for the filling of any permanent and/or temporary positions of Assistant Fire Officer that may arise.
Assistant Fire Officers are key members of staff responsible for the delivery of public safety services. Their duties include:

• Management of staff as may be assigned.
• Assessing Planning and Fire Safety Certificate Applications
• Performing duties in relation to operational fire-fighting and emergency operations as may be assigned.
• Inspect buildings under the Fire Services Act, the Building Control Act, Dangerous Buildings and Dangerous Substances legislation and carry out all necessary inspections and follow up action.
• Assess licence applications.
• Represent Galway County Council in District and Circuit Courts on matters pertaining to Fire Safety.
• Carry out pre-fire planning.
• Give advice and talks to members of the public in relation to fire safety.
• Undergo such training as considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the office.
• Ensure compliance in the workplace with the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Prepare progress reports and attend meetings as required.
• Undertake any other duties which are appropriate to the post and necessary for efficient and effective performance.
• Organise maintenance of equipment and appliances including standard tests.
• Oversee introduction of new equipment to the Fire Service and organise relevant training.
• Organise training courses and arrange personnel to attend such courses.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Source and issue protective clothing and uniforms.
• Investigate personnel and vehicle accidents.
• Responsible for Fire Station and Drill Yard Maintenance.
• Deal with Industrial Relations and Trade Union Representatives.
• Deal with daily operational issues as they arise.
• Update Rosters
• Check Fire Reports
• Generate Brigade Orders
• Perform duties in relation to Civil Defence and Emergency Operations if they are so assigned.
• Membership of the Rostered Senior Fire Officer Rota, if required.
• Manage budgets, approve orders, seek quotations, financial management etc.
• Implement the Performance Management and Development System.
• Implement Major Emergency Management on behalf of the Council,
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.

(This is not an exhaustive list of duties)

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:

a) Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications:


(iv) a degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services.

b) Have at least two years satisfactory relevant experience.


Further Information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.