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Wholetime Firefighter
Wholetime Firefighter
Wholetime Firefighter
Posted 2 days ago
- Northallerton, North Yorkshire
- Any
- External
What do you think that it takes to be a firefighter for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service?
Do you have...
Do you have physical and mental fortitude?
Excellent communication skills?
Are you...
Calm under pressure?
Team player?
Can you collaborate and educate?
Do you want a career where you make a real difference to peoples lives? If so, have you ever thought about becoming a Firefighter?
We are looking for people who can think on their feet, communicate their ideas, and take the lead in putting those ideas into action. People who are caring and compassionate and who want to make a real difference to people. Youll need to remain calm in a crisis, work well in a team and be able to adapt to changing situations.
No two days are the same, one day you may be called out to an incident, and the next visiting schools and inspiring the next generation. Being a firefighter is so much more than fighting fires and you will play a huge role in educating the local community on fire safety and prevention methods.
What do we need from you?
Youll need to be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of training.
Youll need to pass our fitness tests.
Youll need to care about the community that youre keeping safe.
Youll need integrity and be able to support others.
Youll need to be committed to maintaining and developing new skills.
Do you have what it takes to be part of our team?
Our Wholetime Firefighters are passionate and committed to preventing incidents and protecting people, andwe are looking for more individuals to join us in our mission inhelping our communities be safe and feel safe.
Well give you the training; the trust and the personal development to expand your career within the Service. Starting a career in the Fire service can be one of the best things youll ever do, and with it brings job satisfaction in knowing you are making a real difference in your community, improving fire safety, and ultimately saving lives.
Become afirefighter with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, help to keep North Yorkshire safe and be part of a team that really makes a difference.
Want to learn more?
We are hosting a number of face to face and online events for you to learn more about NYFRS, the role, training and recruitment process. Please register via our website.
We are also accepting applications from our internalOn-Call Firefighters.If you are currently an On-Call firefighter with the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, you can apply to become a Wholetime firefighter on our internal vacancy page
Key dates
Advert Opens - January 6th 2025
Closing date for applications 9am Monday 3rd February 2025
Online assessments w/c 10 th February and w/c 17th February2025
Practical assessments March 2025 - April 2025
Strength Based Interview Assessments May 2025
Start Date - September 2025 - Training Course - 13 week residential.
Additional Information
Salary: Trainee Firefighter £28,265, Development £29,442 and Competent £37,675
Postings: Please be aware that if you are successful in the process you may be posted to any of our shift or day crewed fire stations depending where we have vacancies. Our fire stations - North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Postings for specific Stations will be offered after your successful interview, approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the course. You will have the opportunity to request your preferred Station Posting, we can't guarantee we'll be able to offer you your first choice.
Training Course: Wholetimerecruits course runs over a 13-week period.This is a residential course at our NYFRS Training Centre inEasingwold. Ensuitebedrooms are provided and there is also an On-site Gym and Canteen. Candidates are expected to be onsite Monday to Friday - weekends you can return home.
Eligibility
Driving License: All applicants must have a Full UK Driving License.
Swimming Ability: Applicants should be able to swim 100m unaided and tread water for 30 seconds.
Positive Action and Reasonable Adjustments
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the principles of fairness and equality, all applications will be treated in a fair and equal manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support submitting your application form, please let us know.
DBS/vetting
Checks will be required for anyone new to Service or transferring from another Service.
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Do you have...
Do you have physical and mental fortitude?
Excellent communication skills?
Are you...
Calm under pressure?
Team player?
Can you collaborate and educate?
Do you want a career where you make a real difference to peoples lives? If so, have you ever thought about becoming a Firefighter?
We are looking for people who can think on their feet, communicate their ideas, and take the lead in putting those ideas into action. People who are caring and compassionate and who want to make a real difference to people. Youll need to remain calm in a crisis, work well in a team and be able to adapt to changing situations.
No two days are the same, one day you may be called out to an incident, and the next visiting schools and inspiring the next generation. Being a firefighter is so much more than fighting fires and you will play a huge role in educating the local community on fire safety and prevention methods.
What do we need from you?
Youll need to be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of training.
Youll need to pass our fitness tests.
Youll need to care about the community that youre keeping safe.
Youll need integrity and be able to support others.
Youll need to be committed to maintaining and developing new skills.
Do you have what it takes to be part of our team?
Our Wholetime Firefighters are passionate and committed to preventing incidents and protecting people, andwe are looking for more individuals to join us in our mission inhelping our communities be safe and feel safe.
Well give you the training; the trust and the personal development to expand your career within the Service. Starting a career in the Fire service can be one of the best things youll ever do, and with it brings job satisfaction in knowing you are making a real difference in your community, improving fire safety, and ultimately saving lives.
Become afirefighter with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, help to keep North Yorkshire safe and be part of a team that really makes a difference.
Want to learn more?
We are hosting a number of face to face and online events for you to learn more about NYFRS, the role, training and recruitment process. Please register via our website.
We are also accepting applications from our internalOn-Call Firefighters.If you are currently an On-Call firefighter with the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, you can apply to become a Wholetime firefighter on our internal vacancy page
Key dates
Advert Opens - January 6th 2025
Closing date for applications 9am Monday 3rd February 2025
Online assessments w/c 10 th February and w/c 17th February2025
Practical assessments March 2025 - April 2025
Strength Based Interview Assessments May 2025
Start Date - September 2025 - Training Course - 13 week residential.
Additional Information
Salary: Trainee Firefighter £28,265, Development £29,442 and Competent £37,675
Postings: Please be aware that if you are successful in the process you may be posted to any of our shift or day crewed fire stations depending where we have vacancies. Our fire stations - North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Postings for specific Stations will be offered after your successful interview, approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the course. You will have the opportunity to request your preferred Station Posting, we can't guarantee we'll be able to offer you your first choice.
Training Course: Wholetimerecruits course runs over a 13-week period.This is a residential course at our NYFRS Training Centre inEasingwold. Ensuitebedrooms are provided and there is also an On-site Gym and Canteen. Candidates are expected to be onsite Monday to Friday - weekends you can return home.
Eligibility
Driving License: All applicants must have a Full UK Driving License.
Swimming Ability: Applicants should be able to swim 100m unaided and tread water for 30 seconds.
Positive Action and Reasonable Adjustments
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the principles of fairness and equality, all applications will be treated in a fair and equal manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support submitting your application form, please let us know.
DBS/vetting
Checks will be required for anyone new to Service or transferring from another Service.
TPBN1_UKTJ