Job Description

Job Introduction

Firefighter Opportunities at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)

We are excited to announce that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are now open for

Firefighter

opportunities.


We welcome interest from competent

Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters.

These roles offer the chance to work as part of a dynamic team responding to and managing a wide range of operational incidents effectively and safely. Your responsibilities will include preparing for incidents, taking action to meet objectives, bringing incidents to a safe resolution, and participating in post-incident debriefs.


As a

Firefighter

, you will play a vital role within our service, working under the direction of your Crew Commander to support operational delivery, community safety work, and station routines. You may also be asked to take on additional responsibilities and support training and mentoring of newer colleagues.


If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive service that values teamwork and puts the community first,

SFRS is the place for you

.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries are aligned with

NJC Pay Scales

and include a

Surrey Allowance of 1,690 per annum

.

Course Information

Successful candidates will join a talent pool to join our upcoming IST Firefighter courses at

Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate.

Please note that the course may be extended to meet service needs. Upon completion, candidates will be placed at any station across Surrey.

Shift Patterns

We offer a variety of shift patterns include:

Traditional 224

(2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 9am - 6pm / 6pm - 9am

Hybrid

(2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am. Every third shift cycle involves four consecutive days, with no night cover (7am - 7pm)

Day Crewed

: 7am - 7pm, with no night cover required and every other weekend off

Eligibility Criteria To be considered for the talent pool, you must:

Be a competent Firefighter (Wholetime or On-Call) Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one

Our Values

At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we are committed to the

Core Code of Ethics

in everything we do -- from our community engagement to the way we support our people.


We are proud to champion values such as:

Putting our communities first Integrity Dignity and respect Leadership Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Our vision is for

everyone at SFRS to be a community role model

.

How to Apply

Please upload a

current CV

and personal statement

demonstrating your qualifications and competence

.

Recruitment Process

Stage 1

: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)

Stage 2

: Interviews and assessments

Appointments are subject to

competency confirmation

through a

Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

as required. Candidates will also undergo a

full medical

,

fitness assessment and an

Enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

For more details, please contact

sfrs.recruiting@surreycc.gov.uk

Please note that the

closing date may be paused or closed

depending on the level of interest received.


We look forward to receiving your application and

welcoming you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service!