Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is seeking two passionate and motivated Fire Safety Intervention Advisors to join our Community Safety Prevention team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help reduce fire-setting behaviour and arson risk among children and young people, working with some of the most vulnerable members of our communities to create safer futures.
About the role:
As a Fire Safety Intervention Advisor, you will support the delivery of our Fire Safety Intervention (FSI) Programme, working with young people identified as being at risk of fire-setting behaviour. You will deliver tailored fire safety education, manage intervention cases, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve positive outcomes.
You will be part of a dedicated team of Fire Safety Advocates operating across Devon and Somerset, helping to reduce fire risk through education, prevention and early intervention.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality fire safety intervention sessions to children and young people.
Manage and co-ordinate FSI referrals, case records, and safeguarding information.
Lead on high-risk and complex intervention cases.
Work closely with partners including Police, Youth Justice Services, Schools, Local Authorities, and community organisations.
Support quality assurance, programme evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and external partners on fire-setting and arson-related risks.
Contribute to wider community safety initiatives, campaigns, and prevention activities.
Support the development and delivery of evidence-based community safety programmes.
About you:
You will have:
Experience working with children and young people, particularly in safeguarding or intervention settings.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and case management processes.
Strong communication, organisational and partnership working skills.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to speak to someone to find out more about the role, please contact Gemma Skelley – Education Officer via gskelley@dsfire.gov.uk, or Rachel Hoare – Fire Safety Intervention Officer via rhoare@dsfire.gov.uk or on 01803 653733.
The ability to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records.
Confidence using IT systems including Microsoft 365 applications.
A commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and reducing community risk.