Wholetime Firefighter Vacancies
We are now recruiting Firefighters to join our incredible team, a team recognised for its outstanding work in the heart of its communities.
Salary: Upto £38,881* per annum (on successful completion of your Firefighter Apprenticeship)
*An additional 10% will be paid on completion of recruit training if you are appointed into a duty system with a retained cover element.
Our Firefighters step forward when others understandably move away, they are frequently called upon to help the most vulnerable communities in Merseyside, often in the most challenging of situations. If you are someone who loves their community; who does the right thing when nobody is looking; who respects others and puts inclusion at the forefront of everything you do; then we want to hear from you.
In return, we can offer you excellent career development support; experiences of working nationally and internationally; and opportunities to specialise in the wider work of MFRS within our communities.
We have a long and proud history, be part of our future.
Important Information:
This recruitment is to fill places our next recruit training course beginning 2nd November 2026 and a later course in 2027.
Key Selection Process Stages and Dates
1. Application stage: Closing date is Midnight, 2nd April 2026.
There are two parts to the online application process. First of all, you will need to complete an application form which can be accessed from the Firefighter advert on the vacancies section of our careers page at www.merseyfire.gov.uk
Once you have submitted part one of your application, you will receive a link via email to complete the second part of the application form. For this part, you will be asked to provide examples to demonstrate how you display the criteria set out in the Person Specification documents and against our Leadership Behaviours relevant to the role of a Firefighter.
Both parts of the application stage must be completed by the closing date of 2nd April.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
2. Physical assessments: Will take place between 18th May - 12th June 2026.
3. Assessment Day: Various dates throughout June and July 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 years of age by the time the recruit training course starts.
Applicants who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful resource when preparing your application. However, all examples and claims must be honest, factually correct, and based solely on your personal experience. If plagiarism is detected—such as presenting someone else’s ideas or AI-generated content as your own—your application may be withdrawn.
The Service is currently piloting an AI tool as an aid to hiring managers to assist with the shortlisting process. All final decisions on whether candidates progress to the next stage will be taken by the hiring managers.
We do not accept CV submissions for this vacancy.
For further information about the role, guidance how to complete the online application form and information on the later stages of the selection process; please have a look at the Firefighter Recruitment Candidate Pack which can be accessed from the Firefighter advert on the vacancies section of our careers page at www.merseyfire.gov.uk
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