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Wholetime Firefighter HIWFRS624437

 

 

Job Details:

Salary Range: £30,384 per annum (Development Rate)
                         £38,881 per annum (Competent Rate - after 2 years, subject to assessment)
                         Pay award pending 

Work Location: Across Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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 

Hours per week: 42 (including evenings, weekends and public holidays)

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

 

A career where you make a real difference!

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.

What you’ll do:

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.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for people who can:

  • 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.

We recruit based on merit, values and potential.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply, you must:

  • 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


Successful candidates will be required to meet medical and fitness standards for the role.

Why join us?

We offer:

  • 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!

Our Values:

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.

Recruitment Process:

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.

Important Information:

  • 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

Not sure if this is for you?

You do not need to meet every expectation perfectly to apply.
If you have the right values, a willingness to learn, and the commitment to succeed, we encourage you to apply!

Additional Information:

Wholetime Firefighter Job Description

National Fire Chiefs Council Leadership Framework

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. 
 
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

 


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