Fire Officer

The Fire Team focuses on fire prevention and first response during events at the stadium and is not normally involved in spectator management. As part of the event-day safety team, Fire Safety Officers act as a focal point for all fire safety issues, providing preventative advice and measures in an emergency. The role is suitable for candidates with a background in the fire industry or stewards willing to undergo additional fire safety training.

• Attend the stadium at given dates and times as dictated by the Head of Safety.
• Undertake pre-match and post-match fire checks as instructed by the Fire Team leader, arriving at Steward Sign as directed.
• Conduct pre-match checks and specified documentation on Raven Controls as required.
• Conduct patrols within the stand and under crofts to minimise the risk of fire breaking out and assist in preventing the spread of fire.
• Respond to fire and associated incidents as directed by FFC Control, ensuring staff are supported, appropriate action is taken, and information is passed to the Safety Management Team in FFC Control (Act – Inform – Escalate).
• Attend match meetings with the Fire Team leader to identify issues to be addressed, learning points, and review of specific deployments.
• Report any fire safety concerns to the Fire Team leader for appropriate action and escalation to FFC Control and the Safety Officer.
• Know the location of and be able to effectively operate firefighting equipment at the stadium.
• Provide basic first aid if required.
• Know the location of first aid rooms within the stadium.
• Be fully conversant with methods or messages used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen.
• Recognise potential fire hazards and items of interest or suspect packages, reporting such matters immediately to the Fire Team leader, a Supervisor, Chief Steward, Deputy Safety Officer, or Safety Officer.
• Promptly comply with any instruction given by a Supervisor, Chief Steward, Deputy Safety Officer, Safety Officer, or Police Officer.
• Comply with the relevant instructions and guidance contained in the Stewards Handbook and standing instructions for the FFC Fire Team.
• Attend all required training.

• Background in the fire industry (present or previous Fire Service) and willingness to undergo relevant training.
• Ability to act in accordance with the general recommendations of the Guide to Safety at Sports Ground (Green Guide) and the specific requirements of the Safety Certificate issued by the Local Authority under the Safety of Sports Ground Act 1975.
• Minimum age of 18 years, fit, active, and with the character and temperament to carry out the duties required.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to attend most first-team home fixtures and other major events held at the stadium.
• Polite, courteous, and helpful to all supporters.
• Adherence to the Club dress code and being clean and tidy while on duty.
• Concentration on the area of responsibility rather than watching the game.
• Never showing hostility or using obscene or offensive language to any supporters.
• Never acting in any way likely to bring discredit on the Club.