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 Fighter
Carrickmacross Fire Station
The Application form and further details are available to download below
Retained Part Time Fire Fighter Candidate Information Booklet
Retained Part Time Fire Fighter Application Form
Annual Pay
(Basic pay based on Annual Retainer, Drill attendance and Community Fire Safety activity)
0 – 1 year €21,158
2 – 4 years €22,160
5 – 7 Years €23,396
8 years + €24,523
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 |
| €51.04 | €25.52 | €102.08 | €51.04 |
(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
Completed applications can be submitted via the recruitment submission link available on our website www.monaghan.ie under current vacancies or via https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/SubmitJobApplication
Applications can also be posted to the following address:
Human Resource Management Section,
Monaghan County Council,
County Offices,
The Glen,
Monaghan
H18 YT50
Closing date for receipt of completed applications forms:
4.00pm on Friday 5th December 2025
OPEN NIGHT
Interested Candidates are invited to visit the Fire Station on the following date between
7.30pm – 9.00pm
where they will have an opportunity to meet members of the Fire Brigade
Monday 1st December 2025 – Carrickmacross Fire Station, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross A81D938
Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Canvassing will automatically disqualify