Applications are invited from anyone: -

• between the ages of 19 and 30 years
• in good health
• able to meet the high physical standard
• who possess a good standard of education
• who possess a current ‘Right to Work Document’ required for employment on the Island.

The Training Department Staff will give advice to applicants as to the detail required in any application. All applicants will have to undertake both written and practical assessments. Successful applicants will be short-listed and interviewed. Those successful at interview will undergo medical, eyesight and ladder reach tests. Please contact the Training Department to arrange an interview.

Those who are subsequently offered employment will undertake a 14-week recruits course at the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre in the UK. (Weekend flights home are provided).

Once the Recruits Course is successfully completed, there will be a period of probation of 21 months during which there will be further training and, on successful completion, appointment will be confirmed.

Most Firefighters join the Service for a variety of reasons. Some like the prospect of shift work, for others it is the appeal of a public service. Whatever the reason, the financial rewards are such that you will never be rich but you should be able to maintain a reasonable standard of living. At the end of your service, (Firefighters normally retire at 55 years of age) there is a pension, (which is contributory) equivalent to up to half of your final salary, and a lump sum of up to 1½ times your final salary.