Wholetime recruitment

Welcome to the Wholetime Duty System area. Here you can find out more about the recruitment process and the role of a Wholetime Firefighter.

Firefighters tackle a blaze On these pages you can find out if you would be suited to a career in the fire service by answering the quiz do you really want to be a firefighter? You can also get an insight into life on station by reading the firefighters profiles in the 'is it for me?' area.

You can find an overview of the selection process used when we are recruiting, and find guidance on physical training.

Take a look at the latest vacancies at Avon Fire & Rescue Service

If you have any questions about recruitment, please contact us by calling Human Resources on 0117 926 2061 extension 353, or use the online form for application queries to send us your contact details and we will get back to you.

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