U050​/07​/2026 - Wholetime Firefighter

• £31,539 Development to £40,358 Competent
• Wholetime Fire Stations across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.

NIFRS wish to invite applications from those willing to serve in any NIFRS location throughout Northern Ireland for the following role: WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER
-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.

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.

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.