STARTING SALARY £30,384 UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE NFRS FIREFIGHTER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY. ONCE COMPETENT SALARY £38,881 PER ANNUM

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service are now recruiting full time Firefighters to join the service in 2026. We are looking for people to work across all locations within the county of Norfolk which include:

• Kings Lynn
• Great Yarmouth
• Norwich
• Thetford
• Urban Search and Rescue (Dereham)

As a Firefighter you will respond to emergency situations and protect people, the environment and property from all types of accidents and emergencies. You will work closely with the local community to increase fire safety awareness in order to prevent fires and accidents happening. Promoting fire safety in private, public and commercial premises, you’ll act and advise on all matters relating to the protection of life and property from fire and other risks.
Whilst firefighters will always need to meet the physical requirements to undertake the role, the broader nature of the role means that we are also looking for a more diverse range of skills such as the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people, team working and problem solving skills, presentation skills and leadership skills. Joining us as a firefighter opens up a range of career opportunities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The working environment can be challenging, and work often takes place in dangerous and unpleasant conditions: in heat and cold, at heights, in enclosed spaces, in smoke-filled buildings, in water, and in all kinds of weather conditions
• You need to be physically fit. Elements of the role are physically demanding, including working in heat and working with heavy equipment
• You will be working in a disciplined environment, and you will need to safely take instruction
• Smart appearance is important. There are additional safety rules such as being clean shaven so that breathing apparatus can work effectively and keeping long hair tied back so it doesn’t get caught in machinery.
  To find out more visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/beafirefighter
  Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

When you apply, you will be asked questions to confirm your eligibility, and 3 questions relating to the role (350 words per answer). You will also be asked to upload a current CV.
Closing date for applications: 25 th August 2025 at 10:00am

The role of a Firefighter covers a diverse range of tasks, some you’ll do every day while others are less frequent. The typical duties of a Firefighter are:

• responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance;
• attending emergency incidents including fires, road traffic collisions, floods, terrorist incidents, spillages of dangerous substances, and rail and air crashes;
• rescuing trapped people and animals;
• minimising distress and suffering, including giving first aid before ambulance crews arrive;
• safeguarding your own and other people’s personal safety at all times;
• cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;
• inspecting and maintaining the appliance (fire engine) and its equipment, checking emergency water supplies;
• maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out your duties;
• educating and informing the public to promote fire safety by giving talks in schools and to local organisations, as well as home visits to offer advice, etc;
• maintaining links with the local community.