Job Description
We are recruiting On‑Call Firefighters for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. These firefighters respond to fires, road traffic collisions, and a wide range of emergencies, providing efficient coverage across the county.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum 18 years old (no upper age limit)
- Live or work within 5 to 8 minutes of a fire station in Suffolk
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have personal transport
- Have a reasonable level of personal fitness
- Have permission to be released from your main employment if you will attend calls whilst at work
- Can operate at heights and confined spaces
- Keep calm under pressure
- Work well in a team
- Can develop skills and work independently
Hours of work and pay
This is a permanent contract. You will be contracted to work a set number of hours based on your availability, keeping a pager with you at all times. You will agree which hours you cover; this could be days, nights, weekends, or a combination.
Pay includes an annual salary / retainer fee plus an hourly rate and disturbance fees for attending incidents and training. For guidance on pay, see the On‑Call Firefighter pay guide.
Benefits
- The satisfaction and respect that comes with providing a crucial service
- Membership of a competitive Firefighters’ Pension scheme
- Uniform and personal protective equipment issued
- Eligibility for a Blue‑Light card
- Lifetime of support from the Firefighters Charity for you and your loved ones
- Access to national training schemes via the Fire Service College, Women in the Fire Service, and the Asian Fire Service Association
- Annual cost‑of‑living increase
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- Diverse and active staff networks
- Additional benefits such as shopping vouchers and discounts, public transport discounts, tax‑free bike schemes, a health, wellbeing and lifestyle support scheme, and more
Stations available
Aldeburgh, Beccles, Bungay, Eye, Halesworth, Leiston, Lowestoft North, Lowestoft South, Reydon, Southwold, Saxmundham, Stradbroke, Wrentham.
Closing date
November 30, 2026, 11:30 pm.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
