**About the Position** ----------------- The municipalities of Orkland, Skaun, and Hitra collaborate on operating the fire and rescue service. The service employs approximately 140 staff across nine fire stations. This position will be part of the Preparedness Department, which handles exercises and emergency responses primarily for fires, accidents, acute pollution incidents, and some assistance to health services. One position is currently vacant at Slottet Fire Station, with immediate commencement anticipated. **Key Information** --------------------- Application Deadline: 25.01.2026 Employer: Orkland Municipality Location: Selva Position Title: Part-time Fire Constable Vacancies: 1 Full-time / Part-time: Part-time Employment Type: Permanent Position Percentage: 1.5% Webcruiter-ID: 5056683033 Social Sharing: Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share via email **Job Responsibilities** ------------------- * The Fire Constable will be part of our Preparedness Department, stationed at Slottet Fire Station, 7318 Agdenes. * The Fire Constable will be part of the emergency response team, typically responding to fires, accidents, acute pollution incidents, and urgent health assistance. * This position does not involve a fixed shift schedule; however, wearing an alerting device is mandatory. Monthly exercises are conducted, and especially during the initial period, extensive training will be provided. **Qualifications** ------------------- * Residence and workplace must be located near the fire station. * Valid driver’s license class B. Applicants holding class C licenses—and preferably with emergency vehicle driving code 160—will be given preference. * Good physical and mental health (must be documented by a personal physician’s certificate upon appointment). * Good physical fitness (physical test, claustrophobia test, and altitude tolerance test must be passed prior to final appointment). * Approval from primary employer. * Proficiency in spoken and written Norwegian. **Personal Attributes** ------------------------- * Relevant professional background and education will be prioritized. * The Fire Constable should possess practical awareness and problem-solving ability, as well as strong collaborative skills—especially under demanding circumstances. * We value diversity and encourage qualified candidates of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to apply; however, to ensure balanced age distribution within the emergency service, age may be considered as a factor. * Applicants must undergo medical examination and specific admission tests, including claustrophobia and altitude tests, prior to appointment. * Brann og redning Orkland will conduct internal training, and the Fire Constable is also obligated to complete mandatory education at the Fire and Rescue School, among others, as well as potentially attend competence-enhancing courses for drivers of emergency vehicles to meet formal qualification requirements for the position. **We Offer** ------------- This is a permanent part-time position at 1.5%, compensated according to the current collective agreement, plus agreement-based allowances for wearing alerting equipment, among others. The position percentage is calculated based on annual exercise hours (30 hours per year). Emergency responses, standby duties, and other activities are additional. We offer a meaningful job within an attractive professional environment at Brann og redning Orkland. A police clearance certificate may be required. Curious about Orkland? On InOrkland you’ll find everything you need to know about living, working, and thriving here. **Address:** **Selva, Selva, Norway** ------------------------------------ **Open Road Description** **(in new tab)** **Contact Information** ---------------------- **Leif Harald Bremnes** Unit Manager Phone: 92844458 Email: leif.bremnes@orkland.kommune.no **About the Employer** --------------------- In Orkland Municipality, we combine tradition and innovation to build a future-oriented municipality where both residents and businesses thrive. We dare to think differently and make choices that deliver lasting solutions, while remaining closely connected to our citizens, business community, and employees. With 18,800 inhabitants, we are large enough to offer exciting challenges, yet small enough to be a place where you are seen and can make a difference every day. Are you ready to contribute to our community and ambitions? Join us and leave your mark in Orkland!