Firefighter – London: Real-World Impact & Career Growth

London Fire Brigade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HGV licence

EFAD licence

USAR qualification – USAR phase 2

Aerial Appliance Operator

Skills payments 1–3%

Job summary

London Fire Brigade is seeking competent, highly motivated firefighters to join one of the world’s largest fire and rescue services. The role offers a salary of £47,991 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with progression opportunities.

Applicants must be serving whole-time firefighters with a full driving licence; priority for USAR, HGV/EFAD, and aerial appliance roles is noted. Applications close 4 PM on Monday 02 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Be a serving whole-time operational competent, substantive firefighter within a UK local authority fire service.

Responsibilities

• Attend a wide range of operational incidents and develop specialist skills.
• Work with highly skilled colleagues to deliver a high-quality emergency service.
• Join a forward-looking organisation with structured development pathways.

Skills

Operational competency

Job description

London Fire Brigade is seeking competent, highly motivated firefighters to join one of the world’s largest fire and rescue services. The role offers a salary of £47,991 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with progression opportunities.

Applicants must be serving whole-time firefighters with a full driving licence; priority for USAR, HGV/EFAD, and aerial appliance roles is noted. Applications close 4 PM on Monday 02 November 2026.