How long does the “development” phase last if I am successful in becoming an On-Call Firefighter in Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes?
There is a two-year development phase for On-Call Firefighters. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
Do I need to live close to an On-Call fire station to become an On-Call Firefighter in Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes?
To be considered for an On-Call firefighter role at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, you must live close enough to an On-Call fire station that you will be able to drive to it, get your personal protective equipment on, and leave the station on the fire appliance, within 10 minutes. You can find your nearest On-Call fire station/s here.
How much does an On-Call Firefighter get paid?
Payments are varied depending on the number of hours you agree to, your rank and your development progress. These payments can range from £1,168.50 to £2,337 per year as a trainee. £1,557 to £3,114 per year as a competent Firefighter.
If you chose to go for promotion you can earn between £1,655 to £3,310 per year as a development Crew Commander and £1,726.50 to £3,453 as a competent Crew Commander.
What will happen at the Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter induction day?
If you are invited to attend an On-Call Firefighter induction day you will have reached stage seven of the recruitment process, and will be invited to a fire station to start your On-Call journey. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
When will I know if my application to become a Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter has been successful?
If you pass each of the five initial stages of the On-Call Firefighter application process, then at stage six you may be offered employment. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
Do I have to pass a medical test to become a Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter?
Yes, as stage five of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake an occupational health medical assessment to determine if you are medically fit to perform the role. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
Do I have to pass a test to become a Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter?
Yes, as stage four of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake an online written testing using SHL, as well as role-based physical testing. This includes a bleep test with a passing score of 8.6. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
Will there be an interview if I apply to become a Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter?
Yes, if your application is successful. This is stage three of the recruitment process and you will be invited to an interview with us. You will find out more about this during the On-Call awareness evening you attend. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
What happens at an On-Call awareness evening?
Attending an On-Call awareness evening is stage one of our On-Call recruitment process. You will visit a local fire station where the role and responsibilities will be explained, and you will receive more information about us and the recruitment process. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.
Do you have events where I can find out more about becoming an On-Call Firefighter in Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes?
Yes, we do. You can find out the dates for our next evening, and book your place here.
