Firefighter: Community Safety, Training & Wellbeing

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for a firefighter to join our service in Gloucestershire. You will respond to emergencies, deliver community safety activities and maintain equipment readiness, working to high standards of service delivery.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, medical fitness, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks, with enhanced DBS clearance. Fluent English is essential for all spoken duties and interactions with the public.

Qualifications

• Be a competent Wholetime Firefighter from a UK Fire and Rescue Service, or a competent On-Call Firefighter meeting service requirements.
• 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
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• It is required to demonstrate fluent English for spoken aspects of the role.

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

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for a firefighter to join our service in Gloucestershire. You will respond to emergencies, deliver community safety activities and maintain equipment readiness, working to high standards of service delivery.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, medical fitness, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks, with enhanced DBS clearance. Fluent English is essential for all spoken duties and interactions with the public.