Firefighter recruitment
Recruitment for the roles of wholetime firefighter and on-call firefighter vacancies.
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On-call firefighters
Being an on-call firefighter is a paid, professional role. Many people successfully balance their on-call firefighting duties with other jobs.
About the role of an on-call firefighter
On-call firefighters provide valuable support to Oxfordshire communities. Learn more about the role of an on-call firefighter.
Recruitment, training and development for on-call firefighters
It can take up to six months to complete the full on-call firefighter recruitment process.
We want you to succeed and will support you with advice and guidance to help you prepare at every step. Learn more about training for on-call firefighters.
Pay and benefits for on-call firefighters
On-call firefighters receive a standby rate for the hours they spend on call, as well as additional disturbance fees and hourly rates for attending incidents and drill nights. View the pay and benefits for on-call firefighters.
Have a go at being an on-call firefighter
Discover what it takes to be an on-call firefighter. Our open days and taster events let you do just that.
Women in Work: firefighters
BBC Radio Oxford hosted a series of radio interviews called Women In Work to find out how opinions have changed on which jobs are suitable for women.
Becky Rimmer joined Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue as a firefighter in Faringdon more than 22 years ago. Listen to the recording.
Wholetime firefighter
As a firefighter, you are part of a team serving the local community and helping to keep it safe.
We are not currently recruiting for wholetime firefighters.
About the role of wholetime firefighter
Being a firefighter is not like any other job; every day is different, with challenges and rewards. Learn more about the role of a wholetime firefighter.
Physical assessment day
Find out what would be expected of you at a physical assessment day.