Sponsored Reserve Firefighter – RAF Odiham

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter – RAF Odiham

We’re looking for people to join us as Sponsored Reserve Firefighter, a unique role combining civilian firefighting with military purpose, supporting Defence both in the UK and overseas. The role forms part of the RAF firefighter force and supports rescue and firefighting capability across the UK and on overseas operations.

What makes this different?

• Respond to real incidents in high‑pressure environments.
• Work with specialist equipment and RAF teams.
• Support Defence operations in the UK and overseas.
• Experience a unique pattern of 4 months overseas and 16 months in the UK, providing structure, variety and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and rescue incidents on RAF bases and overseas deployments.
• Operate and maintain firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Collaborate with RAF personnel and other emergency services.
• Participate in operational training and readiness activities.
• Maintain high fitness and medical standards required for the role.

Qualifications

• UK or Republic of Ireland citizen, dual national, or Commonwealth citizen from birth.
• Lived in the UK for at least 5 years (3 years may be considered in some cases).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Meet the required fitness standards, including selection and pre‑joining tests.
• Qualify to the medical and health standards for the role, including eyesight and general fitness.
• Pass situational and behavioural assessments and all required background checks.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,954, rising to £34,823 once fully trained.
• £7,000 deployment payment each time you deploy overseas.
• Annual Operational Training Supplement of £1,500 (subject to criteria).
• 23 days’ holiday, with the option to buy more.
• Pension and life assurance.
• 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Wellbeing support and benefits, including the Cycle2Work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of employee networks that champion diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, as well as women and career‑changers.

Location

Hook, United Kingdom

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