Wholetime Firefighter Transfer Process

Transfer to Avon Fire & Rescue Service as a competent Wholetime Firefighter. Submit your expression of interest for future permanent opportunities within the Service.

Contract: Permanent

Expression of interest

We are currently seeking competent skilled personnel from the Wholetime Duty System at other Fire and Rescue Services to transfer into Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s Wholetime Duty System. This opportunity is open to competent Firefighters only (Wholetime only).

Please be aware that you could be posted to any role, location or station within the Service, this will be based on Service needs and requirements. We cannot guarantee that you will be posted to a location near to your home address.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for this transfer opportunity:

  • Be a competent Firefighter in a substantive whole-time position within a UK Fire & Rescue Service.
  • Hold the qualifications and competencies required for your current role.
  • Have a current and valid operational fitness assessment and occupational medical clearance.
  • Hold a full UK Category B driving licence.
  • Be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance and conduct in your current role.
  • Meet any additional qualification or competency requirements specified for the post being applied for.

How to apply

If you wish to express your interest in transferring to Avon Fire & Rescue Service, please complete the EoI form below and send to [email protected]

Apply now (124kB pdf)

Expressions of interest will be reviewed and shortlisted. We will contact shortlisted applicants when interview dates have been confirmed and vacancies become available.

Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee an interview or a transfer opportunity.

Please note, this is currently an open ended recruitment process with no set closing date at this time.

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