Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion on the following panel
from which current and or/future vacancies arising during the lifetime of this panel may be filled: –
Retained (Part-time) Fire Fighters
in each of the following Fire Stations: –
Castleblayney Fire Station
Ballybay Fire Station
Carrickmacross Fire Station
Clones Fire Station
Annual Pay
(Basic pay based on Annual Retainer, Drill attendance and Community Fire Safety activity)
0 – 1 year €22,141
2 – 4 years €23,163
5 – 7 Years €24,423
8 years + €25,574
In addition to the above rates per annum fire-fighters receive an hourly rate(s) for attendance at
drills, training, and attendance at fire-calls.
| DAY | NIGHT/WEEK-END | ||
| First Hour | Subsequent
Hour |
First Hour | Subsequent
Hour |
| €52.60 | €26.30 | €105.20 | €52.60 |
(All rates are subject to review on an ongoing basis)
Applicants are required to work and reside within a reasonable distance of the relevant Fire Station
to allow him/her to respond within the turnout time of 6 minutes
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment to assess their suitability
for the post of Retained (Part-time) Fire-fighter
Retained Fire Fighter Application Forms
Retained Fire Fighter Candidate Information Booklet
Human Resource Management Section,
Monaghan County Council,
County Offices,
The Glen,
Monaghan,
Telephone No: 047 73703
E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie
Completed applications can be submitted via https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/SubmitJobApplication
Closing date for receipt of completed applications forms:
4.00pm on Friday 2nd October 2026
OPEN NIGHTS
Interested Candidates are invited to visit the Fire Stations on the following dates between
7.30pm – 9.00pm
where they will have an opportunity to meet members of the Fire Brigades: –
Tuesday 15th September 2026 – Ballybay Fire Station, Corrybrennan, Ballybay A75KP02
Monday 21st September 2026 – Carrickmacross Fire Station, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross A81D938
Wednesday 23rd September 2026 – Clones Fire Station, 98th Avenue, Clones H23 V44O
Monday 28th September 2026 – Castleblayney Fire Station, Monaghan Road, Castleblayney, A75 KW68
Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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