Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service set to open recruitment for Wholetime Firefighters

It Starts with You – taking the first step to becoming a wholetime firefighter for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, working with colleagues across the Service to support our vision of Making Derbyshire Safer Together.   

Area Manager Nathan Stevens said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people in and around Derbyshire to join one of the country's top performing fire and rescue services.  

“An exciting and rewarding career awaits the best candidates; engaging and educating members of our communities to help prevent emergencies from occurring and responding to a diverse range of incidents when our communities need us most, from fires and road traffic collisions to specialist rescues such as large animal rescues and water rescue incidents. 

“You can find full details about the recruitment criteria, application process, job related tests and training schedule on our website. If you’re looking for a rewarding and varied career, I would encourage you to take a look and apply if you are eligible. A career as a wholetime firefighter, serving the communities of Derbyshire, it starts with you.”  

Wholetime firefighter recruitment will open at midday on Wednesday 8th October and close at midday on Wednesday 24th October 2025.  

Full details can be found, and applications made at www.derbys-fire.gov.uk