Frontline Firefighter & Community Safety Advocate

Gloucestershire County Council; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is advertising a Wholetime & On-Call Firefighter Transfers 2026 opportunity within Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. The role requires you to respond to emergencies, deliver prevention and community safety activities, and maintain readiness of equipment across stations.

Open to current Wholetime firefighters or competent On-Call firefighters, the post offers permanent employment, a competitive salary of £40,358 per annum, and an eligibility framework including

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

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

Competent firefighter

Driving licence

Medical fitness

Right to work

Teamwork

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is advertising a Wholetime & On-Call Firefighter Transfers 2026 opportunity within Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. The role requires you to respond to emergencies, deliver prevention and community safety activities, and maintain readiness of equipment across stations.

Open to current Wholetime firefighters or competent On-Call firefighters, the post offers permanent employment, a competitive salary of £40,358 per annum, and an eligibility framework including