Firefighter Transferee

Post:
Firefighter Transferee

Salary:£47,991 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)

Final date to receive applications:4 PM on Monday 02 November 2026

Join London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking competent, highly motivated and adaptable firefighters to join one of the world’s largest and busiest fire and rescue service.

Serving a city of over nine million residents, alongside the millions who work in and visit London each year, LFB operates in one of the most complex and diverse urban environments in the world. We are looking for firefighters who demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to London’s communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking organisation that continues to strengthen its prevention, protection and emergency response activities. Firefighters within LFB attend a wide range of operational incidents, providing exceptional opportunities to broaden operational experience, develop specialist skills and work alongside highly skilled colleagues.

LFB offers opportunities to develop specialist capabilities and supports career progression through a range of promotional and professional development pathways. Our firefighters play a vital role in ensuring the Brigade remains prepared to meet the evolving risks and challenges facing London.

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment where all staff feel respected, valued and able to contribute fully. We actively promote a culture of belonging, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve London’s communities effectively.

• Serve in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities.
• Attend a broad range of incidents and operational challenges.
• Develop, maintain and apply specialist operational skills across one of the most diverse risk environments in the UK.
• Access structured professional development and promotional pathways.
• Work within an inclusive organisation that values and supports its people.
• Contribute directly to protecting London’s residents, visitors and businesses.

To provide a 24-hour emergency response service across London, firefighters operate a two-two-four shift pattern across four watches. Further information regarding the duties and responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached rolemap.

• Be a serving whole-time operational competent, substantive firefighter within a UK local authority fire service. Please note this is for substantive transfers only and is not a promotional process.
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans
• Have no live disciplinary investigations and be free from formal disciplinary sanctions.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Please note priority will be given to applicants who hold:

• A valid HGV and EFAD licence and current in licence motor driver.
• A valid Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) qualification – USAR phase 2, Confined space and LACE qualifications.
• Aerial appliance qualified staff with a valid HGV and EFAD licence

We cannot accept applications from any on-call firefighters currently undertaking a temporary, casual or zero-hour Wholetime contract (or contract to that effect).

Complete the online application form and submit an expression of interest of no more than 500 words explaining:

• Why you wish to join London Fire Brigade.
• The skills, behaviours and experience you would bring to the role.

Applications will be assessed through a paper sift. Successful candidates will be invited to Stage 2.

Shortlisted candidates will attend a structured interview and deliver a presentation.

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