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Becoming a retained firefighter – a rewarding and satisfying challenge

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service covers the county of Norfolk with 41 stations, 39 of which have a retained commitment.

This means they are crewed by firefighters that live or work in the community and are able to respond at a moments notice to a fire call, or “shout”.

To become a Retained firefighter you have to live or work within five minutes of the fire station and also be available during the key periods of cover for which the station has vacancies, during the working day for example.

Full training is provided along with courses that can be transferred to you primary employment such as First Aid training and fire safety training. We also provide a full uniform and paid holiday. As well as receiving an annual ‘retaining fee’ for being on call you will also be paid for attending fire calls, drill nights and training events.

The role of a retained firefighter is both rewarding satisfying and at times challenging. There is a great deal of variety in what you’ll be asked to do, combined with the crucially important teamwork that the role brings. You’ll be part of a flexible workforce that responds to your community's needs 24/7.

If you are interested in joining your local station and would like more information have a look at the links below or call 01603 810351 and ask about any vacancies in the Retained Service.