Overview
Fire Services, Professional and Technical
Wexford County Council invites applicants for the post of Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Selection for this post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which vacancies may be filled. Applications will only be accepted on the official Wexford County Council application form as advertised with the post. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for this post are available from our website at http://www.wexfordcoco.ie. Please note all applications for the above post must be Typed and submitted by Email only to torecruitment@wexfordcoco.ie. Printed hard copies will NOT be accepted for this post. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the above post is 5.00 pm on Thursday 18th September 2025.
Qualifications and requirements
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
1. Have, in the National Framework of Qualifications:
1. a degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline, or
2. a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body, or
3. a degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including, physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information and communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services, or
4. a degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services.
2. Have a satisfactory knowledge of one or more of the following:
* principles of fire safety
* fire service operations
* major emergency management
* technological and industrial processes
* telecommunications and information technology
1. Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in at least one of the areas specified above.
2. Have a high standard of training in one or more of the areas specified above, and in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period.
3. Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office
Equal Opportunities
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Contact
HR Department
County Hall
Carricklawn
Wexford
Y35 WY93
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