Firefighter Transfer Opportunities – Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fire service is seeking competent firefighters for both Wholetime and On-Call positions. Successful candidates will manage operational incidents, support community safety, and be involved in training newer colleagues. Candidates must reside within a 20-minute drive of Surrey and have the qualifications to drive a fire appliance. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with NJC Pay Scales, with various shifts available including traditional and hybrid patterns.

Qualifications

• Be a competent Firefighter (Wholetime or On-Call).
• Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border.
• Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage a wide range of operational incidents safely and effectively.
• Prepare for incidents, take action to meet objectives, bring incidents to a safe resolution.
• Work under the direction of your Crew Commander to support operational delivery.

Job description

Overview

Firefighter Opportunities at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)

We are excited to announce that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are now open for Firefighter opportunities. We welcome interest from competent Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage a wide range of operational incidents safely and effectively.
• Prepare for incidents, take action to meet objectives, bring incidents to a safe resolution, and participate in post-incident debriefs.
• Work under the direction of your Crew Commander to support operational delivery, community safety work, and station routines.
• Support training and mentoring of newer colleagues as required.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Be a competent Firefighter (Wholetime or On-Call).
• Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border.
• Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries are aligned with NJC Pay Scales and include a Surrey Allowance of £1,690 per annum.

Course Information

Successful candidates will join a talent pool to join our upcoming IST Firefighter courses at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate. The course may be extended to meet service needs. Upon completion, candidates will be placed at any station across Surrey.

Shift Patterns

• Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 9am – 6pm / 6pm – 9am
• Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am. Every third shift cycle involves four consecutive days, with no night cover (7am – 7pm).
• Day Crewed: 7am – 7pm, with no night cover required and every other weekend off.

Our Values

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Our vision is for everyone at SFRS to be a community role model.

How to Apply

Please upload a current CV and personal statement demonstrating your qualifications and competence.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)
• Stage 2: Interviews and assessments
• Appointments are subject to competency confirmation through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as required, plus a full medical, fitness assessment and an Enhanced DBS check.