Firefighter Role Criteria & Values.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex Asexual + (LGBTQIA+), and individuals with some disabilities. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. 

 

 

To be considered for the role of a Wholetime Firefighter in NFRS, you must: 
 

• Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. 

• Be 18 years of age by the time your training course starts.

• Have a full UK driving license before you submit your application  

• Be physically fit to meet the requirements of the role and medical examination. 

• Be comfortable working at height, in confined spaces and around water. 

• Be able to demonstrate reading, writing and numerical skills to meet the requirements of the role. 

• You must also be committed to maintaining and developing new skills and studying on top of your normal working days.

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​Our Values 

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People First. 

We provide services to our people (residents, colleagues, members, partners, visitors and businesses) through lasting, genuine, relationships that make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We listen and understand our people’s needs and put them at the heart of our decision making.   

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Respect. 

We are committed to building a trusting, caring and supportive environment for all our colleagues and communities. That means we are there for each other, act with empathy, value differences and encourage others to express themselves in order to collectively achieve our common goals. We treat others as they would wish to be treated. 

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Excellence.

We strive for the highest quality delivery of our services. This means being accountable for our actions and delivering on our commitments. We share and celebrate what works, are open and learn from what doesn’t and take pride in continually improving.   

 

Resilience. 

We have robust controls, practices, and support in place to protect our residents, our colleagues, and our communities and empower them to thrive and live well. We are committed to acting sustainably in order to drive the right impact, over the long term, whilst ensuring best value for money.   

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