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Help keep communities in Gloucestershire safe by becoming a firefighter

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If you want to save lives and help keep communities in Gloucestershire safe, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) would like to hear from you.

A recruitment process is being launched by GFRS next week, for full-time firefighters to join the service.

Many people don’t realise they’ve already got the skills needed to be a firefighter - from talking to children in schools, helping neighbours and supporting your community, to attending events and working with local people.

GFRS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does. It welcomes applications from all members of our community. And although firefighters are required to have a good standard of fitness and practical ability, having a disability will not prevent you from applying as reasonable adjustments can be made.

Full training is provided for successful applicants. You need to be over 18 years old but there is no maximum age limit. Other criteria include being reasonably fit, being able to swim and living within a 50 mile radius of the Gloucestershire border.

Recruitment opens for applications on Friday 1 November 2024 and closes on Monday 18 November 2024. More information is available at www.glosfire.gov.uk.

There are approximately 20 firefighter positions that the service is looking to recruit. This could fluctuate as there can be changing factors such as leavers or retirees throughout the course of the recruitment process.

Mark Preece, Chief Fire Officer at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “If you would like to play your part in helping to keep communities in our county safe, and help to save lives, we would love to hear from you. Being a firefighter is a rewarding and fulfilling role, where you help to give something back to your community. We welcome people from all backgrounds so please apply if you are interested in joining Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.”

Cllr Dave Norman, cabinet member at Gloucestershire County Council with responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service, said: “As a former firefighter myself, I know that being involved in the Fire and Rescue Service can give a great sense of pride, knowing you are making a difference in your community. The recruitment of more firefighters will help us to continue our improvement journey so if you feel you have the right attributes, please get in touch.”