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Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary Range: £30,384 per annum (Development) rising to £38,881 per annum (Competent)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.

All applicants must:

• Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page
• Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course
• Hold a full & valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
• Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details

We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.

Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County Council

We would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hertsfire
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire?
X(Twitter): www.twitter.com/hfrs

If you are successful, as part of your development you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.

Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ Awards

Please note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on selection assessment dates.

Closing date for our current recruitment is 0900 on the 31st August 2026. Applications submitted after that will be considered at the next process,

Selection Testing Physical will commence: 29th September 2026

If you have any questions, please contact fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk

How to Apply: As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), including any training/qualifications. Please ensure you answer the application questions accurately.

Driving Roles: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

Overseas Applications: We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.