BE A
WHOLETIME FIREFIGHTER

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14 December 2026 to 6 January 2027

Be a part of a Service that makes a positive difference to local communities. When you are not fighting fires and rescuing people from difficult situations, you will be offering fire safety and prevention advice for homes, businesses and schools.

We are looking for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds who are ages 18 or over to help us to provide a high-quality service.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Bonfires & Firework Displays 2026

Discover bonfire and firework events across Herefordshire and Worcestershire in 2026. View dates, locations and advice.

Organising an event? Let us know and we’ll add it to our listings.

Book a FREE
Home Fire Safety Visit

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) can be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility.

Or call Freephone 0800 032 1155 to find out more.

We have been
Graded as Good

Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority are pleased to receive the fourth report following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, which was carried out between February and April this year.

Is Your Fire Alarm Monitoring
Dependent on a Phone Line?

Many monitored fire alarm systems still use Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connections to communicate with Alarm Receiving Centres. If you’re unsure how your system communicates, contact your fire alarm provider today. 

The PSTN network will be switched off on 31 January 2027, and businesses that fail to migrate may experience loss of monitoring or signalling capabilities.

RPEEPS Guidance
Stay Informed

The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into effect on 6th April 2026 with the aim to improve the fire safety and evacuation of residents in specified residential buildings in England who would have difficulties evacuating a building by themselves in the event of a fire.

Can you help us
answer the call?

Can you help us support your local community whilst at the same time developing new skills? Are you over 18 and live or work within 5 minutes of a Fire Station in Herefordshire or Worcestershire? Do you want a job that earns you extra money and fits around your existing work and family commitments?