Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is excited to announce that recruitment for wholetime firefighters opens next week.
People interested in becoming wholetime firefighters will need to register online before they can apply. Registration opens at 9 am on Monday 2 September and will stay open until midnight on Sunday 15 September at 23.59pm.
firefighter recruitment campaign
Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland said, "We’re excited to launch our wholetime firefighter recruitment campaign. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join our team in helping to keep our communities safe."
“The role of a firefighter is much more varied than people think. As well as attending incidents, there’s a huge emphasis on engaging with communities and working proactively with partners to prevent fires and other emergencies."
Career and development opportunities
From training to be the best firefighter they can be to supporting those who are interested in management roles"
Chris added, “Each of our firefighters brings something different to the team and this emphasizes why we want to receive applications from a wide range of people from different backgrounds and experiences. It’s an incredibly rewarding career where no two days are the same."
“There are also lots of career and development opportunities within the Service. From training to be the best firefighter they can be, to specializing in a particular area, to supporting those who are interested in progressing into management roles there are opportunities to suit everyone.”
Assessment criteria
Interested candidates will have to undertake a thorough assessment process, including physical assessments and fitness and written tests. They must permanently reside within 10 miles of the boundary of the county of Cambridgeshire, must be 18 before Friday 17 January 2020, have five or more GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) or 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language, be able to swim, hold the full UK driving license without restrictions and not be subject to any unspent criminal convictions.
Successful candidates will be invited to join a holding list when a vacancy becomes available. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service values diversity and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups in the communities, especially black and ethnic minority groups and women.