Are you ready to make a difference in your community while enjoying a rewarding career with flexibility and work-life balance? Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) is now recruiting firefighters, and one of the exciting options we offer is the Day-Crewed Shift Pattern.
What Makes Day-Crewing Special?
- At selected stations like Buckingham, Newport Pagnell, and Amersham, the Day-Crewed Shift Pattern combines daytime shifts at the fire station with on-call availability during the evening, from the comfort of your home or other suitable accommodation. This unique arrangement provides:
- Flexibility: Every other weekend completely free from duty, giving you quality time for family, hobbies, or relaxation.
- Work-Life Balance: A predictable schedule that blends hands-on fire and rescue service with the ability to be at home during on-call hours.
- Supportive Housing & Allowance Options: For those living further from the station, housing options and allowances are available to make day-crewing a viable choice.
Attractive Financial Benefits
In addition to base salaries, day-crewing comes with a range of financial perks:
- Housing Allowance Uplift: Over the past two years, we have made significant investments to enhance housing allowances for day-crewing staff, with a 30% increase in April 2023 and an additional 5% in July 2023. These changes reflect our commitment to supporting our team and making this shift pattern more sustainable.
- Duty Payment: Earn an extra 5% of your base salary for being On-Call from home at night, plus payments for incidents attended during these hours.
- Competitive Salary Package: A competent firefighter at a day-crewing station can earn up to £47,749.91 annually (correct as of the 6 December 2025). However, the actual earnings can exceed this amount. Every time a firefighter is called to an incident during their on-call hours, they receive additional payments, including a turnout fee, disturbance fee, and pay for the positive hours worked. These extra payments can significantly increase their overall income.
Subject to Operational Needs
Day-crewing shifts are designed to balance the needs of our firefighters with the demands of the service. While assignments are determined by operational requirements, these shifts provide an excellent work-life balance, combining daytime work at the station with on-call availability from home in the evenings. Housing options are also available for those living farther from the station.
Why Join Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service?
Joining BFRS means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and serving our community. You’ll receive industry leading training, enjoy a supportive work environment, and have the opportunity to develop and progress in your career.
Whether you’re starting fresh or looking for a transfer, our day-crewing roles offer a sustainable and fulfilling option for firefighters who value flexibility and balance.
Ready to take the next step? We’re hiring now!
Visit our Wholetime Firefighter careers page to learn more about our shift patterns and start your application today. If you have questions, our team is here to help you explore if day-crewing is the right fit for you. Applications close 16 February 2025.
Make a difference. Build a career. Join BFRS.
