CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service will open its wholetime firefighter recruitment process from August 26 – calling on individuals from all walks of life to consider a career like no other.
They stress that firefighting isn’t just about emergencies – in fact, only around 4 per cent of the role involves responding to incidents.
Today’s firefighter is just as likely to be educating young people, advising local businesses to improve safety, or delivering life-saving prevention advice in local communities. It’s a dynamic, rewarding career where no two days are the same.Chief Fire Officer Alex Waller said: “We’re proud to serve every part of Cheshire, and we’re building a workforce that reflects the communities we protect. If you’re thinking about a career with us, we’re looking for people who care about others, who want to make a difference, and who believe that everyone deserves to be understood, supported, and kept safe.“This is a service where you can be yourself, where your voice matters, and where you’ll have a fair opportunity to thrive. You won’t just respond to emergencies, you’ll stand alongside our communities, build trust, and make a lasting impact every single day. If you share our values and our vision of a Cheshire with no deaths, injuries or damage from fires or other emergencies, we want to hear from you
.”New recruits can expect to earn more than £38,800 within 18 months of joining and benefit from opportunities to move into leadership positions and specialist roles.
Other benefits include up to 35 days’ annual leave, family-friendly policies, maternity/adoption pay up to a year, flexible working, free parking, on-site gyms, and vibrant inclusion networks
Visit cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs/wholetime-firefighter to learn more about the firefighter recruitment process.Successful applicants will start their training in April next year
More details are available on the Cheshire Fire and Rescue website.
