Wholetime Firefighter

• Suffolk County Council Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Address: Suffolk Wide. Our Wholetime stations are based in Haverhill Newmarket Bury St Edmunds Ipswich East Ipswich Princes Street and Lowestoft addition to our County Day Crew Team.
• Salary: Firefighter Development or Competent salary in accordance with NJC pay scales
• Hours: Wholetime 42 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays
• Contract: Permanent

To be eligible to apply youmust have attended one of our August taster sessions.

Are you ready to make a real difference in your communityBeing a firefighter is more than a one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue and its evolving in powerful ways. Todays firefighters dont just respond to emergencies; they help prevent them through life-saving education and proactive safety initiatives.

AtSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service were proud to put our community at the heart of everything we do. As a Wholetime firefighter youll be a visible and trusted presence across Suffolk by conducting home safety visits supporting local businesses with fire prevention and engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds to share vital messages about fire safety road awareness and community resilience.

We are committed to excellence offeringfirst-class trainingandclear pathways for career progression. Whether you aspire to move into leadership specialise in prevention or training or simply become the best firefighter you can be and we will support your journey every step of the way.

Join us and be part of a team thats making a real difference every single day.

Your roles and responsibilities:

As a Firefighter youll play a key role in delivering emergency response and community safety across Suffolk. You will support your stations operational readiness respond to incidents and help investigate causes of fires and false alarms all while ensuring the highest standards of safety for yourself your team and the public.

Your role will also involve:

• maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment
• promoting fire safety and prevention in the community
• participating in training exercises and development activities
• supporting station administration and ensuring compliance with policies
• upholding health and safety standards and using PPE appropriately.

You will work closely with colleagues and managers contribute to team development and help build strong links with the local community. This is a physically and mentally demanding role requiring commitment to personal fitness continuous learning and a strong sense of responsibility.

You will need

We are seeking individuals who are committed capable and community-focused. To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate personal values and behaviours that align with ourcorporate WE ASPIRE valuesand theNFCC Core Code of Ethics
• Be passionate about making apositive difference in Suffolk
• Bephysically fitand committed to maintaining your fitness
• Have strongproblem-solving skillsandsituational awareness
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people from all backgrounds
• Remain calm and professional when dealing with people in challenging situations
• Bereliable responsible and a strong team player
• Hold afull valid UK driving licencewith no more than six penalty points (licence checks will be carried out)
• Be willing to undergo aDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Be acompetent swimmer
• Be able to demonstrate the skills and behaviours outlined in theFirefighter Role Map on the Job and Person Profile.

You must also be prepared to:

• Work at height and in enclosed spaces
• Operate outdoors in all weather conditions
• Carry heavy equipment
• Work unsociable hours including nights weekends and bank holidays
• Respond to incidents involving serious injury trauma or fatalities
• Work in a disciplined environment and follow instructions

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

For more information

If you have any questions about the role and your suitability please contactSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team by emailing:

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (Word)and view further information our Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Webpage Being a Wholetime Firefighter.

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 Upload a copy of your latest CV (without personal details). If youre currently serving as a firefighter with another service please upload any relevant training documentation to support your application.

Please note:Without a CV and your Taster session booking number your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing:or calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30 pm 26 September 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS(Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.