Join our team today – wholetime firefighter recruitment open now!

We are recruiting wholetime firefighters to join our team working across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Be part of a great team

Published

03/03/2025 12:01am

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

For a 72-hour period we have opened our application window for potential wholetime firefighters.

Those wishing to apply for this exciting role should complete and submit their applications by 23:59 on Wednesday 5th March.

Apply here

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We’re looking for people who can combine a passion to protect and help our communities, with the drive to learn and use lifesaving skills.

One day you’ll be responding to 999 calls and the next you’ll be helping people to understand how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

You don’t need any prior firefighting experience to join us as full training is provided. Having a workforce of different backgrounds, experiences, life skills and approaches helps us to deliver a better service and make our community even safer.

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Ben Allen, Area Manager People and Operational Development, said:

“The application process has been designed to give everyone an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to be a firefighter, regardless of their background.

“Every day as a firefighter presents new and exciting challenges and involves so much more than just fighting fires.

“As a firefighter you need to be empathetic, a good problem solver, able to communicate effectively and physically fit.

“I would urge anyone who wants to make life safer within their community to take that first step to becoming a firefighter and apply today.”

For more information on the wholetime recruitment process check out the FAQ section on our website or contact the team on wholetime.recruitment@hantsfire.gov.uk.

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