What we
offer.

What you can expect from us? 

 

Being a Firefighter is an interesting, varied, and fulfilling career. In addition to safety critical training, we can offer a wide range of specialist and general training opportunities to contribute to your personal development and career aspirations. 

 

Pay (as of July 2025) 

Development £30,384 per annum, 

Competent £38,881 per annum. 

 

You will be paid at development rate when attending the trainee course. Once you have completed the required training you will continue to be paid at the development rate. When you’ve completed your development programme (when you have been deemed competent in role) you will be paid at the competent rate of pay. 

 

Uniform  

All new firefighters are issued with their uniform and kit before the initial training course starts. Kit includes a corporate uniform which is everyday dress and 'personal protective equipment' which is the full firefighting kit.  

 

Leave  

Annual leave comprises of 31 days (rising to 34 days) per annum including public holidays and will be taken in accordance with whichever Duty System you are appointed to. 

 

Career Progression 

We are committed to the continued development of all staff. How you progress in your career is dependent on you demonstrating your competence in the role as part of our development programme.  As well as the development opportunities we offer, prior learning and previous qualifications and experience are also taken into account as part of your future career development. 

 

Pension 

On appointment to the Fire Service, you will be automatically enrolled into the Firefighters Pension Scheme 2015. 

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is proud to be an inclusive employer. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. We actively promote equality and diversity throughout the service.

 

Making Northumberland Safer 

Our mission has been created to help every member of staff, regardless of rank or role, to understand the challenges we face, their place in addressing them and their contribution towards making us a leading fire and rescue service.