Apply to be a firefighter

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Are you passionate about helping people? We are seeking the next generation of Trainee Firefighters. 

A career as a firefighter is challenging but hugely rewarding. We need people team players who are resilient and physically fit, as well as good communicators.

Tyne and Wear is a diverse community and we are looking for passionate and committed people to support us in creating the safest community. 

Interested?  To apply, you must:

  • Be at least 17 years and six months old
  • Be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable criteria:

  • Be able to swim confidently at least 25m
  • Be able to drive or able to drive once in the role

The selection process is challenging, and not everyone who applies will be successful, but you could be the one who does.

The starting salary is £27,178, moving to £36,226 after three years, and there is always an opportunity for progression beyond this. 

If you are successful throughout the selection process, your new career will begin with an intensive 14-week training course at our HQ in Washington.

Ignite Your Future. Apply now!

Want to find out more?

Our applicant guidance will support you through the recruitment process, as well as our applicant guidance document – appendices. This also includes the dates for the recruitment process. 

We have also created a video showcasing some of the physical test you will have to pass to be successful: