Wholetime Transfers

We’re recruiting for transfers!

Avon Fire & Rescue Service are currently seeking competent skilled personnel from the Wholetime Duty System at other Fire and Rescue Services to transfer into our Wholetime Duty System.

This opportunity is open to competent Firefighters, Crew Managers and Watch Managers (Wholetime only).  

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the likelihood of vacancies at this moment in time

Eligibility criteria

• You must be a competent Firefighter/Crew Manager/Watch Manager within a substantive Wholetime position 

• You must have a current in date Fitness and Medical 

• You must currently be employed as a Firefighter/Crew Manager/Watch Manager within a Fire & Rescue Service 

• You must hold a Class B driving license. 

How to apply

If you wish to express your interest please complete the expression of interest form below and email to [email protected]  

Expression of Interest Form (170kB msword)

With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees.  All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check.  These will be renewed throughout employment.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.