A transfer post for wholetime firefighters at London Fire Brigade, open only to serving substantive firefighters from UK local authority fire services. The work is 24-hour emergency response across London, covering a wide range of operational incidents alongside prevention and protection activity. Shifts follow a two-two-four pattern across four watches, and applicants holding USAR, HGV or EFAD qualifications are prioritised. This is a substantive transfer, not a promotional process, and on-call firefighters on temporary, casual or zero-hour wholetime contracts cannot apply.
What the job involves
- Provide a 24-hour emergency response service across London
- Attend a wide range of operational incidents
- Deliver prevention, protection and emergency response activities
- Develop, maintain and apply specialist operational skills
- Work alongside highly skilled colleagues across four watches
- Protect London's residents, visitors and businesses
Experience
- Serving substantive wholetime operational competent firefighter in a UK local authority fire service
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Other
- No outstanding development action plans
- No live disciplinary investigations and no formal disciplinary sanctions
- Not an on-call firefighter on a temporary, casual or zero-hour wholetime contract
Nice to have
- Valid HGV and EFAD licence with current in-licence motor driver status
- Valid USAR qualification: USAR phase 2, confined space and LACE
- Aerial appliance qualified staff with a valid HGV and EFAD licence
What’s offered
- Structured professional development and promotional pathways
- Opportunities to develop specialist capabilities i>
- London Weighting included in salary
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
