About this role
The Fyrbodal Rescue Service was established on January 1, 2025, and consists of approximately 460 employees.
Of these, 60 are daytime staff (management, federation staff, technical and preventive operations). Within the operational activities, around 110 work full-time across three full-time stations, including the Fyrbodal control center, while the remaining 290 work part-time in the RiB organization distributed across 14 part-time stations.
Who are you?
As a person, you are loyal, secure, flexible, structured, and have an easy time collaborating. You demonstrate a respectful approach to everyone you meet. You need to show judgment and maintain a calm, stable, and controlled demeanor in pressured situations. The profession requires practical, physical, and social skills.
Job Responsibilities
The work of a firefighter is varied and challenging. You will be part of an emergency response team tasked with handling fires, traffic accidents, drowning incidents, hazardous material spills, and other emergencies.
At our three full-time stations, most of the federation's special capabilities are located, including advanced smoke diving, high-altitude work, chemical diving, rappelling, and heavy rescue.
The job also includes preparation for interventions and equipment maintenance, as well as other tasks within the organization.
Working Hours
During the summer period from June to August, we work on a 24-hour schedule, meaning you will work seven days within a four-week period.
Recruitment Process
Selected applicants will be invited to employment tests at one of our full-time stations. Tests will be conducted in week 5. The test day will include a work-related course, swimming, height and claustrophobia tests, and an interview.
If you are called for testing, we request that you provide a copy of your criminal record extract. You can order this yourself via polisen.se and bring it with you on the test day.
Those who proceed after the test day will undergo introductory training during weeks 21-22.
Qualifications
You must have completed one of the following training programs:
- MSB's training in Protection Against Accidents, SMO (at least 2 semesters)
- MSB's training GRiB 1 and 2 and have at least 5 years of experience from RiB
- MSB's training in Rescue Operations and have at least 5 years of experience from RiB
- The Rescue Agency's training for Full-time Firefighters, 15 weeks
Other Certifications:
- You must possess a driving license of category B.
- A passing treadmill test based on the requirements in AFS 2019:3 Appendix 11: Determination of Physical Work Capacity with age-related speed as follows:
5.6 km/h