Wholetime Firefighter

Company: Hertfordshire County Council
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Job Introduction

Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary Range: £30,384 per annum (Development) rising to £38,881 per annum (Competent)

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a difference every day? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Wholetime Firefighter by engaging in public safety activities and responding to emergencies as required.
  • Inform and educate the public on a wide range of safety issues.
  • Respond to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies in line with service protocols.

Qualifications & Eligibility

  • Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page
  • Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course
  • Hold a full & valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom
  • Have the right to work in the United Kingdom
  • Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
  • Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details

Additional Information

  • Appointments will be made on merit of the application and performance in the selection process; applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are encouraged.
  • Details of the selection stages and full recruitment process are on the Hertfordshire County Council website.
  • Driving Roles: travel to other sites/residences with own transport or a company car; DVLA check required on appointment.
  • Overseas Applications: UK-resident applicants with proof of right to work; sponsorship is not offered.
  • English Fluency: ability to converse in English is essential; provisions for sign language interpreters are noted where applicable.
  • Disability Confident: commitment to interviewing anyone with a disclosed disability who meets the minimum criteria.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026