Umeå Region Fire Department seeks future fire engineers for summer jobs
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Fire engineer
Work model On location
Application due date 23 February 2026
Are you the one?
Umeåregionens brandförsvar works with accident prevention and rescue services in the municipalities of Umeå, Vindeln and Robertsfors. The fire brigade has a full-time station in central Umeå with about 90 employees and nine RiB stations with about 150 firefighters on standby and two fire brigades. Together with 16 other municipalities in Norrbotten and Västerbotten, we are part of the joint rescue management system Räddningssamverkan Nord. We are currently in an exciting development phase where we are building another full-time station in Umeå and expanding our workforce in the coming years. In connection with this expansion, we are also conducting a major review of our organization in order to create the best conditions for conducting our business now and in the future. We are now looking for you, a future fire engineer, who wants to contribute to our operations for a period of time in the summer and also try out the work in one of Sweden's most expansive fire departments. In addition to interesting tasks, you will also be part of an organization with high ambitions and a strong community. Together, we fulfill a crucial societal function and create a safer future for our residents. Your tasks You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a small project on your own, as well as working on other limited tasks aimed at developing our activities. This may involve, for example, developing steering documents or taking stock of the conditions for sub-missions in both prevention and rescue services. About you We are looking for someone who is service-oriented and enjoys meeting other people. In your work you are professional, thorough and structured. You are undergoing or have recently completed fire engineer training. We look positively on if you undergo the RUB year but it is not a requirement but personal suitability will be highly valued. You have very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish. Driving license, qualification at least B is required. Application form In your application, we want you to attach a CV and cover letter. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities. Other information The position is a fixed-term position during the summer of 2026 with access according to agreement. Come and be part of our growing organization and contribute to making the Umeå region an even safer place to live and work! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.