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Our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

Here, you can find out more about our people who are working to deliver this vision. There is also information on the career and job opportunities we offer and you can view and start your application process for our current vacancies.

On-Call Firefighter commitment

Our On-Call employees are committed to responding when they are needed.

Becoming a Firefighter

How we select and train people to become one of our Wholetime Firefighters.

Becoming an On-Call Firefighter

Our On-Call Firefighters go through a rigorous selection process.

Public Safety Plan

People Strategy

Vision and Values

People Priorities

To adapt and refresh the workforce to improve service delivery and resilience and to deliver Public Safety Plan outcomes.

Where appropriate, to move to flexible, affordable and local terms and conditions.

To ensure the People Strategy, employment policy, supporting contracts and workforce capacity and capability systems are suitable to support demand and risk-led people resourcing.

To ensure the employee proposition is suitable to attract and retain the right calibre of high performing people.

To ensure the utmost wellbeing of our people.

Current vacancies

Operational

On-Call Firefighters

We are recruiting for individuals to join as On-Call Firefighters.

An On-Call Firefighter is someone who provides a range of fire and rescue service roles; these range from emergency calls, working at open days, carrying out work with their local communities and acting as an ambassador for the fire service.

Closing Date:
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Support Services

Finance & Payroll Administrator

An excellent opportunity has arisen here at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, where our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

Closing Date:
18 February 2021 at midnight

On-Call Online Awareness Evening – 17 March 2021

On-Call Firefighter opportunities – Interested? Why not join us at our next awareness session on …

17 March 2021

6pm – 7:15pm

Live online event

On-Call Online Awareness Evening – 11 May 2021

On-Call Firefighter opportunities – Interested? Why not join us at our awareness session on 11 …

11 May 2021

6pm – 7:15pm

Live online event

On-Call Online Awareness Evening – 8 July 2021

On-Call Firefighter opportunities – Interested? Why not join us at our awareness session on 8 …

8 July 2021

7:30pm – 8:45pm

Live online event

Thinking of applying for an On-Call role?

Enter your postcode to find the closest fire station to you for your “immediate response” (enabling your appliance to be fully crewed and leaving the station within 10 minutes of you being alerted), and what the drive time in normal road speed conditions would be.

Related FAQs

What is the fitness test for Wholetime Firefighters?

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Wholetime Firefighters are required to complete the 12-minute Chester Treadmill Test and three strength tests. If you are considering applying it is advisable that you start working on your fitness and strength in advance. If you are successful at the early stages of the process you will then be ready for the fitness test. It is also important you maintain your fitness.

I have a disability – can I apply for a Support Staff role?

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Yes you can. We welcome all applications. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked if you have a disability, and asked to give details of the type of adjustments you may require in order to take part in the selection process and to fulfil the role you are applying for, should you be successful. Each case will be considered on an individual basis and, where reasonable adjustments can be made, your application will be progressed.

How do I apply to be a Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service On-Call Firefighter?

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At stage two of the recruitment process you will be given a link to our online application form. This happens after you have attended one of our On-Call awareness evenings. You can sign up for an awareness evening here.

What stations are recruiting On-Call Firefighters?

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You can find out which On-Call fire stations are recruiting by clicking here.