Job Reference U050/07/2026
Firefighters make a vital contribution to the safety of our community. Becoming a Firefighter provides you with a worthwhile and fulfilling career, serving the people of Northern Ireland. It is also an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training, develop specialist knowledge and gain a wide range of practical skills.
Firefighting is a vocation; it is a challenging, varied and highly rewarding career. Firefighters do not just respond to emergencies, they are involved in community education, as well as fire and accident prevention activities, all designed to protect the community.
The role is physically and mentally challenging, requiring high levels of strength and endurance. To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, values, and behaviours to be a Firefighter. You must also meet the standard of physical fitness and strength required to fulfil the role and be 18 years of age or over by 01 April 2027.
If you believe you have the commitment required for this role, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack which details all of the essential criteria and the information that you need to apply, along with an overview of the comprehensive selection process. Packs are available at www.nifrs.org
Please note, to obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack, you will need to download this and other supporting vacancy documentation before the closing date. This can be accessed via the online vacancy page at https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Select the Wholetime Firefighter vacancy and click on ‘Job Details’ in order to obtain the Candidate Information Pack and other vacancy documentation.
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The salary range is currently £31,539 – £40,358 per annum
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, 03 August 2026 and candidates should apply online.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.
NIFRS is currently under represented by women, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.