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  • How many Watch Manager jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 9 Watch Manager jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Watch Manager do?

    Watch managers supervise the day to day running of the Control Room in a fire station and responding to incidents. They supervise the call taking by monitoring the call.

    Tasks required include:

    • Advises on fire safety measures in new buildings.
    • Arranges fire drills and tests alarm systems and equipment.
    • Attends and deals with bomb alerts and accidents involving spillage of hazardous substances.
    • Inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that firefighting equipment is available and in working order and that statutory fire safety regulations are met.
    • Operates hose pipes, ladders, chemical, foam, gas or powder fire extinguishing appliances.
    • Removes goods from fire damaged premises, clears excess water, makes safe any structural hazards and takes any other necessary steps to reduce damage to property.
    • Rescues people or animals trapped by fire or other emergency situations such as flooding and administers first aid.
    • Supervises a watch.
    • Travels to fire or other emergency by vehicle and locates water mains if necessary.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Watch Manager?

    There are no formal academic requirements, although applicants to fire control roles must demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy, keyboard and communication skills. Applicants to fire-fighter roles must pass psychological, physical and medical tests. Some Fire and Rescue Services operate direct entry recruitment processes to managerial operational roles. There is a minimum age limit of 18 years for entry to fire-fighter and control operator roles and DBS checks can be required.

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