The Role of the Firefighter

The role of the Fire Service has changed incredibly in the last few years. We now face many different challenges; from environmental issues like floods and storms to the growing threat of terrorism. Therefore, our Firefighters are now required to be even more adaptable than ever before.

Fighting fires and saving lives is still a crucial part of the Firefighters role, however, just as important is the work that they do to prevent fires and accidents from happening in the first place. They need to be able to switch from a reactive role to a more preventative role.

Our Firefighters work closely with the community, talking to people, listening to their issues and concerns, providing advice, expert knowledge and looking for ways to develop solutions. They visit schools and work with children to raise awareness of the dangers like fireworks for example. Firefighters work with people to also raise awareness of fire prevention, escape routes and hazards at home and in business.

Our Firefighters are forward thinking and dynamic - are you up to joining our team? Whatever you background, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation we welcome you.

Recruitment Opportunities

We will not be recruiting for the foreseeable future. Any future information regarding rolling recruitment dates will be published on this web page.

For further information regarding the recruitment process please visit the Fire Gateway and read about becoming a firefighter, which explains the selection process. Information is available regarding the national firefighter selection tests. See also the firefighter fitness programme pdf shown on the national firefighter selections tests webpage.

Please see the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Career website for more relevant information concerning the Fire and Rescue Service.

Please read the documents listed below that will give you further information and guidance: