Wholetime Firefighter HIWFRS624437

Every day is different. One moment you could be responding to an emergency. The next, you could be helping someone stay safe in their own home. Being a firefighter is about protecting people, supporting communities, and working as part of a trusted team. It is a challenging role, but also one of the most rewarding careers you can choose. At Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, we are proud to serve our communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - whether you are starting your career or looking for a new direction. If you are motivated to help others and willing to learn, this could be the role for you. In this role, you will:

• Respond to emergencies such as fires, road traffic collisions, floods and rescues
• Work in communities to help prevent emergencies and reduce risk
• Provide safety advice
• Support vulnerable people to stay safe and independent
• Work closely with other emergency services and partner organisations
This role is physically and mentally demanding. You will work in challenging environments and may attend distressing or traumatic incidents. You will be trained and supported to deal with these situations as part of a professional team. No previous firefighting experience is needed - we provide full training., Our values are at the heart of how we work and how we serve our communities:
• Reaching Further - inspiring and challenging ourselves to improve and learn
• Showing Respect - acting with fairness, honesty and integrity
• Supporting Others - listening and acting with compassion and empathy
• Everyone Playing Their Part - recognising the contribution we all make
These values guide how we behave, how we work together, and how we support our communities every day. We aim to make the process clear and straightforward.
• 8 July 2026 at 23:59 - Application Closes
• 13 - 27 July 2026 - Arctic Shores Behavioural Assessments - Online
• w/c 24 August & 7 September 2026 - Functional Fitness Assessment Days (to include Numerical and Verbal Ability testing, if applicable)
• October 2026 - Interviews
• w/c 26 October 2026 - Interview Outcomes
• Please note certain dates may change due to situations out of our control but you will be advised accordingly.
• You do not need to upload a CV or cover letter
• After training, you will be assigned to a fire station anywhere across Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, based on service need, We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
  
  Important: After completing your training, you will be assigned to a Fire Station based on operational need. This could be at any station across Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. You must be willing and able to travel across the whole area, Work effectively as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and treat people with respect
• Stay calm and make decisions under pressure
• Show commitment, reliability and discipline
• Learn, develop and take on new challenges
People join us from many different backgrounds. Skills from roles such as customer service, care, education, the armed forces, trades and many others can be valuable in this role. You will need to meet the required fitness standards and maintain them throughout your career.,
• Be at least 17.5 years old at the point of application
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be willing and able to travel and work across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, If you have the right values, a willingness to learn, and the commitment to succeed, we encourage you to apply!
  
  Structured training and development from day one
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• A competitive salary and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing and work-life balance
• The opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career
You will be supported to succeed and develop throughout your career with us!