Firefighter – Full-Time Position
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About the Service
Diversity, efficiency, innovation, and attractiveness!
With a shared set of core values, present leadership, and committed employees, we work together to create a sustainable working life.
Are you the dedicated professional we are looking for?
Gällivare Rescue Service is looking to recruit two additional full-time firefighters to one of our four shift teams. You will work as one of five team members in a small but versatile organization. We cover a large geographical area, ranging from mining facilities and mountains to vast alpine forests.
Most of the municipality’s residents live in the town of Gällivare, where our full-time fire station is centrally located. In our surrounding villages, we are supported by five retained fire brigades that assist by being first on scene and providing initial response.
We respond to approximately 300 emergency calls per year. We also collaborate closely with neighboring municipalities and industrial fire brigades in the region.
Working for the Municipality of Gällivare is characterized by job satisfaction, commitment, and respect for the equal value of all people. At Gällivare Rescue Service, it is a given that everyone should feel welcome and thrive at work, regardless of background or gender. We actively strive to be an attractive employer where employees are given opportunities for personal and professional development.
Read more about the municipality and what we can offer at:
www.gallivare.se
Duties and Responsibilities
As a firefighter with us, you are expected to engage in various areas of our operations based on your interests and suitability. The role includes preventive measures such as inspections, public information, and training activities. Therefore, you should be comfortable communicating with people and building trust.
When an alarm is raised, you will be part of the team responding quickly and professionally to manage the incident efficiently. To ensure this, we regularly train and maintain our vehicles and equipment.
Shift work applies, including work every other weekend.
Qualifications
You should have a positive attitude, be a good team player, and also be able to work independently. Prior to employment, interviews as well as job-related and physical tests will be conducted.
Additional Information
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Your Application Should Include
- CV and cover letter
- Swimming certificate (Guldbojen), not older than 1 year
- Certificate of completed treadmill test according to AFS 2019:3 (Appendix 11, Section 5), not older than 3 months
Employment Details
- Scope: Full-time
- Duration: Permanent employment
- Number of positions: 2
- Location: Gällivare
Start Date and Application
- Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement
- Closing date: 9 November 2025
Salary
Monthly salary. Individual salary setting applies; please state salary expectations.
Contact Persons
- Unit Manager: Emma Franz
Phone: +46 76 768 16 85
Email: emma.franz@gallivare.se - Acting Fire Chief: Frida Klarin
Phone: +46 970 81 88 12
Email: frida.klarin@gallivare.se
Trade Union Representative
- Kommunal
We warmly welcome your application!
Requirements at the Time of Application
- Valid driving license, minimum category B
- Approved treadmill test in accordance with AFS 2007:7, not older than 3 months (certificate must be attached)
- Strong swimming ability certified with Guldbojen (certificate must be attached)
- Ability to work at heights and no tendency toward claustrophobia
- Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
- Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability
- MSB training SMO (Protection Against Accidents) or equivalent education
- Driving license category CE
- Knowledge of Sámi, Meänkieli, or Finnish (Gällivare is an administrative area for these minority languages)
- Medical training for emergency care, chainsaw certification, or other relevant vocational education
- Previous experience in relevant occupations
- Wellness allowance for gym training, group exercise, or Dundret
- Free access to swimming facilities
- One wellness hour per week during working hours
- Access to workplace social funds
- Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality Leisure Association)
- Opportunity for vacation salary exchange
