Can you rise to the challenge?

Not everyone can. Today’s 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:

• Work effectively as part of a team
  
  
• Are able to communicate with all members of the community
  
  
• Have a logical approach to problems
  
  
• Have good eyesight and colour perception
  
  
• Are physically fit
  
  
• Have good unaided hearing

The recruitment procedure comprises ability and physical assessments, interview and medical examination.

Successful candidates will attend a residential training course of about 11 weeks in duration at an approved centre, during which full pay will be received.

The starting salary is £20,896 rising to £27,851 once competent in role (about two years).

To download an information pack and a document explaining the recruitment process, please click on the links below:

Information pack - Word
Information pack - PDF

Recruitment process - Word
Recruitment process - PDF

Application packs can only be obtained on the following dates at the following locations:

Please note: There will be a limited number of packs available and these will be given out on a first come first served basis. No packs will be sent out. To collect a pack you will need to bring two passport photos and proof of eligibility to work in the UK, such as a passport.

Please send your completed application forms to: Firefighter Recruitment, HR Department, Brigade HQ, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD.

Closing date for completed application forms: 12 noon on 29 May 2009

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.