Apply to be a wholetime firefighter
Wholetime firefighter recruitment:
Applications open in July
Applications for wholetime firefighters are now closed and will reopen again in July.
To apply, you must:
- be eligible to work in the UK
- be at least 18 years old
- have a full UK driving licence (manual)
- You must have a GCSE pass at grade C or 4 (or above), or have completed a functional skills (level 2) in Maths and English.
For more information and advice:
- Take a look at our updated FAQ page to make sure you’re fully informed, meet the entry requirements and understand the role.
- Sign up to our wholetime mailing list to keep up to date with the recruitment process: essex-fire.gov.uk/signup
- Check our fitness page so you can continue working on your fitness and use our firefighter fitness plan to structure your training.
- Join our dedicated recruitment Facebook group to stay up to date with all the latest information: facebook.com/groups/joinessexfire
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Find out about the latest incidents we have attended.