Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. During this recruitment and selection process we will be looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.
Due to our workforce planning profile, we will appoint successful candidates on an organisational needs basis. Appointable candidates may be appointed as appropriate up until the start of the next Crew Manager promotion process, normally undertaken annually.
These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Firefighter looking for promotion or an existing Crew Manager looking to transfer.
We require applicants to demonstrate the following:
* Demonstrate and role model DFRS Core Values and the Core Code of Ethics
* Operational Competence
* Personal Impact
* Outstanding Leadership
* Service Delivery
* Organisational Effectiveness
* Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills.
* For all posts – provide evidence of having achieved 2 IFE Level 3 Certificate units, including L3C2 Unit 2: Fire Operations and either L3C1 Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science or L3C3 Unit 3: Fire Safety
Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process.
Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations.
Successful candidates that do not hold a Level 1 Incident Command Qualification will be required to undertake an initial 4-day course with assessment later in 2025. Appointments will only be offered upon successful completion of the Level 1 course.
DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure – The Leadership Programme.
In return we offer:
* Flexible working hours.
* Family friendly policies.
* Free, secure on-site car parking
* Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost).
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme
Please note guidance on pension implications can be found below.
If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Wholetime role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant.
Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard / enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.
Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Interviews will commence 17 November 2025 and continue on various dates over the week.
If you would like further information about the role or if you have a disability and require assistance with completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441 or email service-centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk.
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