Firefighters Wanted for Our Full-Time Station

We are currently seeking three firefighters for permanent employment at our full-time station.

Your Main Responsibilities:

The work as a firefighter is varied and challenging. You will be part of an emergency response team tasked with handling fires and accidents of various kinds. The job also involves training, site visits, vehicle and equipment maintenance, as well as other tasks within the organization, such as accident prevention work including education and information.

Your Profile, Full-Time Firefighter:

You have completed the two-year Safety Against Accidents (SMO) training, or the 15-week BmH training. You are in the final semester of SMO training by the start date of 1/4 2026. You have GRIB training with experience working as a firefighter RiB. You hold a B driver's license (C license is an advantage), have good physical fitness, and are a competent swimmer.

Our Tests

We plan to conduct interviews and tests at the end of week 3, but tests and interviews may occur continuously depending on applicants. During the interview, candidates are expected to give a short presentation on a topic related to fire in buildings for about 10 minutes, as a pedagogical test. The other tests consist of:

• Treadmill test
• Swimming ability / water rescue
• Physical tests in strength and endurance
• Height test
• Job-related course / claustrophobia test

Before employment can take place, you must undergo an approved medical examination provided by the employer. An alcohol and drug test will also be conducted during this examination.

About Us

Our vision is a safe, secure, and sustainable society. We aim to conduct rescue operations with high quality and professionalism for those affected, whether in everyday incidents or during crises. We strive to be at the forefront in terms of methods, technology, and equipment from a national perspective. Quality and environmental issues, along with a good working environment, are central parts of our operations, and the healthy firefighters concept is fully implemented.

We take pride in our organization where we care for each other, and everyone is equally important to fulfill our mission to our citizens.

Contact Persons

If you have questions, please feel free to contact any of us:

John Maritz, HR Manager Shift, tel. 0660-78769. [email protected]

Union Representatives
Municipal: Niklas Graff, firefighter tel. 0660-78750 [email protected]

Application & Start Date

Tell us about yourself and your background in the attached CV and cover letter. Attach a copy of your driver's license, certificate from SMO or equivalent, and copies of other relevant qualifications. Start date 1/4 -26 or as agreed.

For us, the person is what matters; we strive for diversity and welcome all applicants. We look forward to your application.

Your employment will include military placement in the Fire Service with general service obligation, meaning you are required to serve in the event of heightened preparedness or war.

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The Municipal Executive Administration operates under the municipal council and is tasked with leading, coordinating, supporting, and monitoring the overall municipal activities.

We welcome language skills in Finnish and/or any of the Sámi varieties as Örnsköldsvik Municipality is part of both Finnish and Sámi administrative areas.

In our municipality, several positions are classified for security clearance, so a security review may take place. These positions require Swedish citizenship.

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