Fire Prevention Officer

Are you motivated, a confident communicator, and passionate about keeping communities safe? This could be the role for you.

Step into a career with one of the country's foremost fire and rescue services, where your contribution helps create a safer West Yorkshire. This is a chance to be part of a team that works tirelessly to protect communities and reduce the risks that lead to fire incidents.

By carrying out Safe and Well home visits, you will deliver personalised fire safety advice and collaborate with other dedicated professionals to address personal, behavioural, and household risk factors. Together, you'll play a vital role in preventing fires and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents across West Yorkshire.

We're looking for someone with a track record of educating and engaging communities, who can work confidently on their own (including lone working) and who communicates to a high standard both in writing and speech.

By joining a leading organisation, you will gain the satisfaction of contributing daily to the success of one of only six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting more than 950 firefighters who work tirelessly to protect lives around the clock.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, a flexible working scheme, access to an employee assistance programme, ongoing training and development opportunities, and participation in sports and social clubs with free use of our on-site gym.

Applications for job share are welcome.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

To be eligible to apply, you must attend one of our one-hour sessions at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters (BD11 2DY). Attendance must be confirmed in advance by booking through the links provided.

Free on-site car parking is available.

Drop-in session dates:

• Sunday 14 December at 11am (Fully booked) – Booking link 
• Tuesday 16 December at 6pm (Fully booked) – Booking link 
• Sunday 21 December at 11am – Booking link
• Sunday 4 January at 11am – Booking link

For further details about this role and all current vacancies, and to apply online, please visit

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 January 2026, midnight.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a 'Real Living Wage' employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

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All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on 'jobsindeed' or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

WYFRS is a 'Real Living Wage' employer and have been rated 'good' by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.