Job Description:Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is committed to ‘Protecting Our Community’. We are proud to deliver a fire and rescue service and work in partnership with others to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.We value our people and are committed to the principle of equal treatment for all applicants for employment irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or political opinion.NIFRS are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Watch Commander Specialist Rescue Team.Specialist Rescue Team Watch Commanders perform a vital role within NIFRS, leading others to deliver excellent performance and supporting Middle Management to deliver against a demanding change agenda. Successful candidates will role model the values of the Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring a fair and ethical approach to service delivery and ensuring the effective implementation of organisational policy and procedures. In addition they provide specialist advice to assist Middle Managers in the service delivery of Flood Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue and Rope Rescue.A reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional vacancies arise after the initial intake this may also include secondments.Please note the duties and responsibilities of these posts may be subject to change.Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 17 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.