CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• If a fire-fighter is in employment, he/she will inform the employer that they are applying for this post and have a letter from him certifying that they will be released to attend fires during normal working hours.

• Fire-fighters will reside and work within an acceptable distance of the fire station, as deemed by the Chief Fire Officer; generally, this is with a five-minute travel time to their designated station, as measured using Google Maps. If at any time change of work or place of residence affect availability the fire-fighter will be required to resign.

• Fire-fighters will accept and abide by the Brigade Standing Orders at present in force and any Standing Orders made in the future by the Chief Fire Officer.

• In the event of a grievance, fire-fighters will use the grievance procedures of Kildare County Council.

• In the event of breach of discipline by fire-fighters, the Disciplinary Procedures of Kildare County Council will apply.

• The appointment is probationary for the first twelve months. During this period the candidate will be required to demonstrate progression in his/her training and will be required to undertake practical tests at regular intervals.

• Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense. The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies that occur, within a one-year period will be filled from this panel.

• Candidates will also be required to undergo practical tests, to ensure that their ability to perform their duties as a fire-fighter is not affected by a fear of heights, confined spaces, or a lack of physical or mental competence.