Firefighter - Community Safety & Emergency Response

Gloucestershire Recycles; England; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking successful Wholetime and On-Call Firefighter transfers for 2026 to support Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves responding to emergencies, delivering community safety activities, and maintaining readiness of equipment across stations.

Applicants should be competent Wholetime Firefighters from a UK Fire and Rescue Service or On-Call Firefighters meeting service requirements, with a full UK driving licence and fitness standards met.

Qualifications

• Be a competent Wholetime Firefighter from a UK Fire and Rescue Service
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Meet operational medical and fitness standards
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Pass relevant pre-employment checks and references

Responsibilities

• Respond safely and effectively to emergency incidents
• Deliver prevention, protection and community safety activities
• Maintain operational readiness of appliances and equipment
• Participate in training, exercises and development programmes
• Support inclusive and professional service delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Service

Skills

Firefighter competence

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking successful Wholetime and On-Call Firefighter transfers for 2026 to support Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves responding to emergencies, delivering community safety activities, and maintaining readiness of equipment across stations.

Applicants should be competent Wholetime Firefighters from a UK Fire and Rescue Service or On-Call Firefighters meeting service requirements, with a full UK driving licence and fitness standards met.