Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
On-call Firefighter Recruitment.
Become an On-Call Firefighter in Northumberland
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Get paid to protect your community - alongside your current job or routine.
On-call firefighters play a vital role in keeping local communities safe. You don’t need previous firefighting experience - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. If you live or work close to your local fire station, this could be a rewarding role that fits around your life.
Could you do it?
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To apply, you’ll need to:
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Live or work within 8 minutes of your local fire station
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Hold a full UK manual driving licence
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Be willing to train and maintain your fitness
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Be able to respond when you are on call
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Be committed, reliable and ready to work as part of a team
No previous experience? No problem.
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Many on-call firefighters come from all kinds of backgrounds and jobs. What matters most is your attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn.
What is an on-call firefighter?
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An on-call firefighter is someone who responds to emergencies from their home, workplace, or nearby when they are available for duty.
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You’ll be trained to respond to a wide range of incidents, including:
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Fires
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Road traffic collisions
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Flooding
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Rescue incidents
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Other emergency situations
This is a paid role that helps protect your community while fitting around your existing job, business, studies, or family life.
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Now recruiting at:
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Allendale
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Alnwick
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Amble
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Belford
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Bellingham
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Haltwhistle
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Ponteland
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Rothbury
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Seahouses
Recruitment Process
What does the recruitment process look like?
Your journey to becoming an on-call firefighter
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1. Register your interest
Start by getting in touch to find out more or begin your application.
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2. Complete your application
If you meet the initial criteria, you’ll be invited to submit an application form.
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3. Attend practical tests
You’ll complete a number of role-related physical tests designed to reflect the demands of the job.
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4. Complete written assessments
These help us assess your understanding, communication and problem-solving skills.
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5. Attend an interview
We’ll talk to you about your motivation, suitability for the role, and how you meet the requirements.
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6. Take part in a fitness test
You’ll need to meet the required fitness standard for operational firefighting.
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7. Complete a medical assessment
This helps make sure you can safely carry out the role.
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8. References and DBS checks
We’ll complete the necessary background checks before appointment.
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9. Begin your training
If successful, you’ll start your firefighter training and begin your journey with us.
Recruitment Tests
To become a firefighter, you must pass a range of recruitment tests. Take a look at the videos below to see what's expected of potential new recruits.
