Firefighters for Multiple Locations in Skellefteå Municipality

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10 position(s). Are you ready to become a key person in community safety? We're looking for you to combine your civilian job with a meaningful mission – to be a firefighter on call (RIB). As a RIB firefighter, you're an important part of the rescue service and a source of security for residents in your area. You'll get the opportunity to make a real difference while developing yourself both physically and mentally. Today, approximately 180 people work as firefighters at our RIB stations (on-call rescue personnel) throughout the municipality. But we need more – women and men with diverse backgrounds. Right now we're seeking reinforcements for our RIB stations in: Kåge, Fällfors, Byske, Jörn, Boliden, Skelleftehamn, Bureå, Lövånger, Burträsk, and Bygdsiljum. YOUR ROLE As a firefighter on call, you're employed by the rescue service in Skellefteå Municipality. You participate in emergency responses, exercises, and training – and receive compensation for both active duty time and on-call availability. A RIB unit averages 40–50 calls per year, with each response taking approximately one hour. Availability can vary depending on your life situation – full week on-call is preferred, but there are also options for evening, night, or daytime on-call duty. You'll become part of a local team that works closely together and plays an important role in community safety efforts. YOUR COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE To become a RIB firefighter, you need to: Be at least 18 years old Have a valid Class B driver's license Have good physical fitness and be in good health Have good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written Live or work so you can reach the fire station within 5 minutes Pass our recruitment tests: interview, swimming test, fitness test, and medical examination Have your employer's and family's consent You should also enjoy working with people and have a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure situations. Training follows MCF's program and consists of several stages, including smoke diving and Class C driver's license. The goal is for you to complete the entire training package within two years. The rescue service in Skellefteå follows MCF's (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) training program. Here's a brief overview of the stages: 1. You complete and pass the recruitment requirements and tests. 2. A 2-week training with MCF, combining self-study with distance and on-site learning, Course 1. 3. A 2-week training in Skellefteå which includes, among other things, smoke diving. 4. After progressing this far in training, you can start participating in an on-call team at your home location and respond to calls. 5. However, training isn't complete – you need to supplement with a 3-week training at one of MCF's training centers, with the nearest located in Luleå and Sundsvall, Course 2. An individual training plan is set for each person. For practical reasons, most participants usually progress through the entire training period together. Obtaining a Class C driver's license (truck license) is also included in the training. YOUR NEW WORKPLACE The rescue service is part of the Community Development department in Skellefteå Municipality. We have eleven fire stations and one rescue corps facility distributed throughout the municipality. The largest station is located in central Skellefteå, where our full-time employees work. Skellefteå is a municipality in strong development – and this impacts the rescue service's role as well. Here we work across boundaries and with great commitment to create safety and security in both urban and rural areas. You'll become an important resource for our community and an asset in safety efforts at your workplace. In Skellefteå Municipality, you make a real difference for everyone who lives and works here. We welcome your application – perhaps you're just the person to strengthen our rescue service very soon! GOOD TO KNOW We recruit based on competence and focus on your experience, knowledge, and potential. Want to know more about living in our municipality? Learn more about Skellefteå as a place to live. Here you can also read about our benefits and see salary statistics for various professional roles in the municipality. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Skellefteå

Address

Skellefteå kommun

GPS

64.7675328, 21.0224956copyopen in

Phone

0910-73 50 00

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2

Published

19. 5. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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