Firefighter Summer Position

Räddningstjänsten Sydost is, as of January 1, 2023, a municipal association responsible for fire services for approximately 180,000 residents in the municipalities of Borgholm, Emmaboda, Högsby, Kalmar, Mönsterås, Mörbylånga, Nybro, Oskarshamn, and Torsås. We employ 560 staff members, of which 370 are RIB employees. Our operations are based at 22 RIB stations and four full-time stations. Our mission is primarily to provide equivalent and satisfactory protection against accidents concerning human life and health, as well as property and the environment. Our work is governed by the political board, which decides on budget, goals, and fundamental authority matters. Our values are rooted in our residents, us as an employer, and our employees. We are now seeking summer substitute firefighters for our four full-time stations in Oskarshamn, Simpevarp, Nybro, and Kalmar. Immediate employment as a substitute may also be possible following an introduction, subject to mutual agreement. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Working as a firefighter As a firefighter, you will work to mitigate the damage that has occurred. This may involve various types of interventions such as extinguishing fires, rescue operations, and decontamination at chemical and traffic accidents, as well as lifesaving in drowning situations, among others. You will also engage in preventive fire protection, training, and various projects. Different tempos During a work shift, you will face tasks that require different work tempos. When the alarm sounds, it is crucial to react quickly and focus 100% on your task. The remaining work time will be spent on drills, preventive work, equipment maintenance, physical training, and more. People, teamwork & movement The profession of firefighter is an exciting, rewarding, and versatile job. You will interact with people in various situations, work together with colleagues as part of a team, and be physically active. Therefore, you must be interested in and skilled at dealing with people and able to collaborate. Additionally, the job imposes physical demands on you, which are maintained through training and practice. Working hours Since our full-time station is staffed around the clock, you will typically work shift hours. You will work days, nights, and weekends, which means you must be able to adapt to different working hours. During the summer period, we will operate around the clock. Development opportunities After working for a few years as a firefighter, you can often specialize in more functional areas such as respiratory protection, radio/telecommunications, and more. You may also have the opportunity to further your education in rescue management and supervision at one of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's schools. Special competencies at our full-time stations include underwater diving in Kalmar, high-altitude operations in Oskarshamn, and drone operations in Nybro. Räddningstjänsten Sydost is committed to long-term recruitment of firefighters. We strive to better reflect society as a whole, which is why we welcome female applicants and applicants from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Working as a summer substitute increases your chances of securing a permanent position in our association in the future. QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for employment as a firefighter, you should have completed the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's two-year education in Accident Prevention (SMO) or equivalent training that we assess as comparable and meets our employment requirements. Those who have completed two semesters of SMO by the summer of 2026 may also be considered for summer substitute positions. Examples of qualifications include completed GRIB training or older equivalent training along with experience in operational fire services. • Approved and completed/two semesters of SMO or GRIB along with experience in operational fire services or older training that we assess as equivalent. • Good collaborative skills. • You are engaged and responsible. • Meet the requirements for Smoke and Chemical Diving as well as Work with Significant Elevation Differences according to AFS 2019:3 with amendments AFS 2023:16. (Treadmill test at a speed of 5.6 km/h) • Driver's license at least B. • Swimming proficiency (minimum Swedish Lifeguard Society's level 1/lifeguard or equivalent gold buoy). Certificates: These certificates must be attached to the application: • Approved treadmill test at a speed of 5.6 km/h, no more than two months old from the last application date. • Approved certificate for the gold buoy, no more than two years old from the last application date. • Driver's license, at least B. • Certificate from completed training/beginning SMO. Completed GRIB or equivalent training. • Certificate from another employer within fire services. • References. Meritorious: • Approved training, SMO. • Other approved MSB training. • Experience from work at another full-time station. • C