We are looking for forward thinkers, keen learners, and great communicators who can keep their cool when things heat up
If you need more, becoming a Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Wholetime Firefighter can offer you a rewarding, exciting and varied career. Our crews respond to any type of major and minor incidents: from road, rail or air crashes, floods, chemical spills and fires to rescuing people trapped in confined spaces.
Wholetime Firefighter (Apprentice)
Base Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: GBP 30,384 : GBP 38,881 per year.
Basic annual wage for a Development firefighter GBP 30,384 during the initial basic training Once competent the Firefighter role attracts a salary of GBP 38,881
Enhanced earning potential Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate
Contract: Permanent (Apprenticeship:to:Perm)
Hours: Full:Time, 42 hours per week
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Facilities
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands.
It is our philosophy to embed equality, diversity, fairness, and inclusion into everything that we do. We view this as fundamental to achieve our vision of making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives.
About You and the Role
When they are not answering the call for help, they play an active role in the community through safety advice events, education activities and campaigns. As well as being physically fit enough to pull ladders, run hoses and wear breathing apparatus they need a range of personal skills such as understanding, reliability, flexibility and the ability to work as a team.
The Wholetime Firefighters salary is in line with National pay scales at time of advert:
Basic annual wage for a Development firefighter GBP 30,384 during the initial basic training Once competent the Firefighter role attracts a salary of GBP 38,881
We run a flexible and sustainable workforce that maximizes the contribution of all employees to changing service needs. All successful candidates can enhance earning potential through extra shifts.
BFRS Wholetime Firefighters work various shift patterns, these currently include days, nights, and weekends.
Who are we looking for?
There are some basic eligibility criteria you must meet before you can apply to become a Firefighter.
You must be;
At least 18 years old by 10 January 2027 Hold a full UK driving licence (must have passed test by completion of application form) Live within 20 miles of the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes border Have Level 2 Functional Skills (Basic and key skills builder function) BKSB or GCSEs in Maths and English Language A C (9 4). Proof of Certificates held will need to be provided. A confident swimmer
We also look for candidates who have:
A Can Do attitude A keen interest in the Fire and Rescue Services A willingness to learn The ability to communicate effectively with a range of people The ability to work in a team environment The ability to achieve a good level of physical fitness The ability to follow instructions The ability to think about the bigger picture in a dynamic and challenging environment
Please note:
Applicants who have already completed a Firefighter acquisition or are working within the sector, undertaking a Firefighter apprenticeship will be unable. If you are currently applying for or enrolled on an apprenticeship elsewhere in any sector, please make HR aware, failure to do so could impact your application. Please ensure you re able to provide your GCSE/quali