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27 apply for Donegal firefighter jobs 06.10.14

DONEGAL County Council has received 27 applications for four retained firefighter job vacancies.
The local authority is looking to recruit suitably-qualified people for the four positions located in Stranorlar, Donegal Town and Bundoran.
The part-time jobs attract an annual retainer fee of just over €7,500 and nightly call-out rates of almost €80 for the first hour and almost €40 for every subsequent hour. The daily call-out rate is set at almost €40 for the first hour and almost €20 for each hour thereafter. A rate of almost €20 per hour is paid for training.
Among the qualifying conditions is that candidates must live and work within a maximum distance of 2.5km of the fire station and at a location acceptable to Donegal's Chief Fire Officer.
Donegal firefighter in action.
Successful candidates for these positions are also required to obtain a Class C driving licence at their own expense. Candidates will also be shortlisted for interview. Closing date for applications was September 30. A Council spokesperson confirmed to Inishowen News that a total of 27 applications were received for the four positions which were advertised in the recruitment section of the local authority's website.
Meanwhile, National Fire Safety Week takes place from today October 6 - October 13. As part of the events Buncrana Fire Station will host an open night on Wednesday, October 8 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The public is invited to go along and meet the local fire crews and see the engines and fire apparatus. Fire safety information and literature will also be available. Everyone welcome.
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