Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wholetime Firefighter
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- £31,539 as a development Firefighter
- Rising to £40,358 as a fully trained and qualified Firefighter
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- Permanent
Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives and the community of Staffordshire?
As a Wholetime Firefighter with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, you will play a vital role in protecting people, property and communities across Staffordshire. From responding to emergencies and saving lives to educating the public and supporting vulnerable residents, you will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team committed to keeping our communities safe.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who demonstrate resilience, integrity, teamwork and a passion for helping others. Whether your strengths lie in problem-solving, communication, leadership or practical skills, a career in the fire service offers the opportunity to develop those abilities whilst making a lasting impact.
Our ambition is clear: To create a future where more lives are saved than ever before, the wellbeing of our people is protected, and our service is transformed to make our communities and our environment more protected.
Every role within our Service contributes to achieving this vision. From responding to emergencies and preventing incidents, to supporting our frontline operations and enabling organisational success, each member of staff plays a vital part in keeping Staffordshire safe.
As part of our team, you will help us to:
- Save more lives than ever before.
- Keep each other safe.
- Shape a fire and rescue service that is smarter, stronger and fit for whatever comes next.
Being a Firefighter is about much more than responding to emergencies. A significant part of the role involves prevention work, community engagement, training and education, all aimed at reducing risk and helping people stay safe.
In return, we offer a rewarding career, a fully funded apprenticeship qualification, opportunities to develop, generous annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.
Our Firefighters come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing different experiences and perspectives. What unites them is a shared commitment to protecting, serving and supporting their communities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Wholetime Firefighter, you will:
- Respond to emergency incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, rescues and other emergencies.
- Save and preserve life while providing emergency care where appropriate.
- Deliver community safety initiatives, education programmes and prevention activities.
- Conduct home, community and business safety interventions to reduce risk.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other emergency services.
- Participate in training, development and operational exercises to maintain competence.
- Support environmental protection activities, including incidents involving hazardous materials.
- Promote the values and standards of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service at all times.
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Eligibility Criteria
To Apply, You Must:
- Be aged 18 years or over at the start of the training course which is due to commence on 25th March 2027
- Be a UK citizen or have the Right to Work in the UK without restrictions.
- Hold a full UK or EU driving licence (manual or automatic).
- Be confident in, on and around water, as the role includes water rescue activities.
- Have a reasonable level of fitness that will be tested as part of the assessments.
- Meet the medical standards for the role and the health assessment with our Occupational Health department.
All information about the role can be found in the Role Map attached here.
Firefighting is a rewarding and meaningful career that makes a real difference to people's lives. However, there will be occasions when firefighters are required to attend incidents that are complex, traumatic, or emotionally challenging. We believe it is important that applicants have a realistic understanding of the role and are prepared for the impact that such experiences can have. Throughout your career, you will receive guidance and wellbeing support to help you build and maintain the resilience needed to undertake this important work.
How To Apply
Our recruitment process is designed to assess your strengths, behaviours, skills and potential to succeed within the role. The selection process includes:
- Application and completion of the eligibility screening process before Midnight on Sunday 11th October 2026.
- Online Psychometric Assessments.
- Fitness Tests including practical assessment job-related tests.
- Interview.
- Pre-Employment checks including medical assessment.
Key Dates
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th October 2026 at 23:55.
- Psychometric assessment: 12th October to 25th October 2026.
- Fitness test: 2nd November to 6th November 2026.
- Job Related Tests: 9th November to 20th November 2026.
- Interviews: 30th November to 18th December 2026.
- Pre-Employment Checks: 11th January to 15th February 2027.
- Start date: 25th March 2027.
Dates relating to assessments and interviews will be communicated throughout the recruitment process. Applicants should ensure they are available for all stages of the process.
Further Information
If you are ready to begin a challenging, rewarding and meaningful career where you can make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
All steps of the recruitment process are detailed in the Candidate Pack attached to the advert, so please read through the information before submitting the application.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the assessment stages, please let us know in your application so that we can provide appropriate support.
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Communication During the Recruitment Process
All communications relating to this recruitment process will be issued via email. Applicants should regularly check their email account, including junk and spam folders, for updates.
To find out more about the role and the selection process please visit our website [Firefighter recruitment | Staffordshire Fire and Rescue service](Firefighter recruitment | Staffordshire Fire and Rescue service).
Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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Positive Action
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshirefire.gov.uk
For any Recruitment queries please email recruitment@staffordshirefire.gov.uk
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
- Free Parking at Most Sites
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Occupational Health
- Well-being Champions
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Eye Tests
- Flexible Working Scheme
- The Firefighter Charity
- Cycle Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Flamesavers
- Say So
- Development Programme
- Trade Unions
- Career Breaks
- Physiotherapy
- TRiM
- Employment Network
- Fostering Friendly
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