Wholetime Firefighter Transfer
Permanent Vacancies
Salary: £38,881 per annum
Working Pattern: Day Crewing, Weekday Plus and 2-2-4 Shift System (42 hours per week)
Locations: Various stations across Derbyshire
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high-achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. During this recruitment and selection process, we will be looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who can help shape and lead the Service in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard.
We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
In line with workforce planning an initial cohort of transfer Firefighters will commence this summer. A list will then be held for future requirements in line with workforce planning which will compliment other methods of recruitment.
Essential Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
· Be a permanent, competent wholetime firefighter currently employed within a UK Fire & Rescue Service
· Have a Full UK Manual Car Driving Licence
· Be able to pass a swimming test (continuous swim of at least 100 metres unaided followed by 1 minute of treading water)
· Confirm flexibility to work across duty systems
· Provide evidence of competency status.
· Provide evidence additional qualifications within the application, such as:
· Emergency Response Driving (ERD)
· Swift Water Rescue (Mod 3)
· Boat Operator (Mod 4)
· Safe Working at Height
· Wildfire qualifications
· Aerial
Priority may be given to candidates with specific qualifications in line with Service requirements.
The application process includes questions in line with the NFCC Leadership Framework and National Core Code of Ethics. Responses to these questions will be used to shortlist applications.
Recruitment Timeline – dates could be subject to change
Proposed Timetable
Applications Open – 16 February 2026
Applications Close – Midnight 8 March 2026
Shortlisting – 9 – 13 March 2026
Interviews / Assessments – 23 – 27 March 2026
Medicals and Fitness Test – Commencing April 2026
Swim Test / Training needs analysis – April 2026 – Date to be confirmed
Appointments are subject to competency confirmation and a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as required.
Additional Information
Travel/relocation costs will not be supported.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
For roles based at Headquarters, Ripley or Joint Training Centre, Ripley Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.
Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.