Wholetime Firefighter

About the company

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our team as Wholetime Firefighters - people who are driven by a passion to protect others and uphold our core values and behaviours of being professional, positive and honest in everything we do.

We have a total of 20 fire and rescue stations – six of which are permanently crewed by full-time firefighters, eight of which are crewed jointly by both full-time and On-Call firefighters and a further six, which are crewed solely on an On-Call basis.

Your tasks

Are you ready for a career that’s thrilling, rewarding, and truly makes a difference?

Being a firefighter is about saving lives, protecting communities, and preventing disasters before they even happen. Yes, you’ll respond to emergencies, but your role goes beyond the sirens. You’ll be at the heart ofprevention and education , working with local communities and businesses to fulfil our purpose of 'Safer People, Safer Places'. Every day brings a fresh challenge and a new opportunity to make a difference.

How to apply

By reading this, you’ve already taken thefirst step towards an extraordinary career with an exceptional service. Ready to take the next one? Find out more about the application process and criteria by reading the full advert and other attachments.

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Location: Stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Salary: Firefighter - £31,539.00(Development) £40,358.04 (Competent) Recruitment Start: 14/10/2026 Closing Date: 28/10/2026 11:59 PM Permanent Full-time