Take the first step

Take a look at our pay and benefits, opportunities for promotion and specialising, and find out how the shift pattern could work for you.

We'll talk you through the application and selection process, from online tests, the assessment centre, fitness tests, through to medical and eye tests, and supplying your references

Find out about the fitness tests you'll need to pass, ranging from a ladder climb, ladder lift, and casualty drag, to an enclosed space test, equipment assembly and equipment carry test.

Are you eligible to apply to become a firefighter? Check out our criteria for age, citizenship, skills and qualifications.