At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve the community as a firefighter, responding to emergencies and promoting safety.
- Company: Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, dedicated to community safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent training, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy a rewarding career with growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, physically fit, and possess strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 31539 - 40358 £ per year.
- £31,539 Development to £40,358 Competent
- Wholetime Fire Stations across Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles.
NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.
NIFRS wish to invite applications from those willing to serve in any NIFRS location throughout Northern Ireland for the following role: WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER -U050/07/2026
WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER -U050/07/2026
Firefighters make a vital contribution to the safety of our community.
Becoming a Firefighter provides you with a worthwhile and fulfilling career, serving the people of Northern Ireland.
It is also an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training, develop specialist knowledge and gain a wide range of practical skills.
Firefighting is a vocation; it is a challenging, varied and highly rewarding career.
Firefighters do not just respond to emergencies, they are involved in community education, as well as fire and accident prevention activities, all designed to protect the community.
The role is physically and mentally challenging, requiring high levels of strength and endurance.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, values, and behaviours to be a Firefighter.
You must also meet the standard of physical fitness and strength required to fulfil the role and be 18 years of age or over by 01 April 2027.
The salary range is currently £31,539 - £40,358 per annum.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, 03 August 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.
NIFRS is currently under represented by women, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
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U050/07/2026 - Wholetime Firefighter employer: Fire Authority For Northern Ireland
The Fire Authority For Northern Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With competitive salaries and benefits such as on-site parking and the opportunity for flexible hours, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to meaningful projects in the community.
Contact Details:
Fire Authority For Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
