Firefighters - Retained Duty System (on call)

Bletchley Fire Station

Brill Fire Station

Broughton Fire Station

Buckingham Fire Station

Great Holm Fire Station

Great Missenden Fire Station

Haddenham Fire Station

Olney Fire Station

Waddesdon Fire Station

Salary: Annual retainer fee plus appropriate disturbance allowances

This is your chance to take on a vital role within Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service without having to change the way you live or work. Operating on an on-call basis you will respond to emergency incidents as part of your retained firefighter role.

Can you meet the challenge?

Firefighters are highly trained, skilled individuals who have the fitness and stamina to keep working when the going gets tough. You must be able to demonstrate that you:

  • Are able to get to the fire station within five minutes of being alerted
  • Work effectively as part of a team
  • Are able to communicate with all members of the community
  • Have a logical approach to problems
  • Can meet the Fire and Rescue Service's medical standards for eyesight, colour vision, hearing, lung function and general fitness
  • Consent to be released from your primary employer

The recruitment process comprises of ability and physical assessments, interview and medical examination. Successful candidates will attend monthly weekend training courses, consolidation training and weekly drill nights at their respective fire station.

If you feel you meet our standards and are interested in a role as a retained firefighter, please telephone the recruitment line on 01296 744670 or email rdsrecruitment@bucksfire.gov.uk for an application pack.

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from men, women, members of ethnic groups and all sections of the community.