Firefighter

Suffolk County Council is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our emergency response service as On-Call Firefighters. As a vital part of our team, you will provide critical support to our communities, responding to fires, road traffic collisions, and other emergencies.

• Respond to emergency calls and provide fire and rescue services
• Work collaboratively with other emergency services and teams
• Participate in regular training and drills to maintain skills and knowledge
• Adhere to health and safety protocols and guidelines

• Minimum 18 years old
• Live or work within 5-8 minutes of a fire station in Suffolk
• Hold a full UK driving license and access to personal transport
• Have a reasonable level of personal fitness
• Be able to work well in a team and develop skills independently

• Annual salary (retainer fee) paid monthly, plus hourly rate and disturbance fee for attending incidents
• Hourly fee for attending drill nights and training courses
• Contribution to the new Firefighter's pension scheme
• Issued with a uniform and personal protective equipment

Within the service, there is a clear career progression route, with opportunities to develop skills and take on new challenges. In Suffolk, we support the progression of on-call firefighters into full-time roles, offering a range of career opportunities.

Aldeburgh, Beccles, Bungay, Eye, Halesworth, Leiston, Lowestoft North, Lowestoft South, Reydon and Southwold, Saxmundham, Stradbroke, Wrentham.