Location
genf, genf, Switzerland
Posted
July 07, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
As a firefighter at CERN, you will work 12-hour shifts with 24/7 readiness, responding to emergencies while ensuring safety through monitoring, inspections, and specialised rescue operations. You will maintain equipment, support fire prevention efforts, and collaborate with French and Swiss emergency services, while engaging in continuous training to sustain peak operational performance.
Functions
- Emergency response: Perform firefighting, medical emergency response, and rescue operations.
- Safety Control Room operations: Monitor and manage emergency dispatch activities.
- Technical inspections & patrols: Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
- Specialised assistance: Provide support in confined space operations, hazardous material handling, and transport missions involving special risks.
- Training & exercises: Participate in regular drills and continuous professional d...