On-call firefighters are fully trained firefighters who are called into service when they are needed.
On-Call firefighters have their main primary employment or may even work from home. They are available to respond to emergency calls at your local fire station during their agreed hours of availability.
To see our roadmap for the recruitment process, scroll to the bottom of the page.
NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS INFO PAGE
SUFFOLK FIRE AND RESCUE AND SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL VALUES
ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER INFORMATION PACK
ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER PAY INFORMATION
Apply NowPlease find below a list of stations in Suffolk where on-call firefighters are required. In cases where on-call firefighters are not currently being recruited, you will be asked to be complete an application and will be contacted once recruitment opens for the station of interest.
Any issues with the application process please email us for support to sfrs.recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Below is our link to the employer consent form – please complete and send in with your application if your employer has agreed to release you from work to respond to incidents.
How to apply: Please follow these steps, if applications are not completed correctly you may not be able to reapply until the next recruitment window.
Step 1. Read through our useful links at the top of the page.
Step 2. Click link for application instructions – How to apply
Please note: Our new online application system may experience issues when used on mobile devices. Please use a PC to upload your application, if you do not have access to one please visit your local fire station who will be able to assist.
Step 3 : Confirm your station district below and follow link at the bottom to proceed to application
Our process is below and our next On-call recruitment windows open on the dates below:
01/04/2025
01/06/2025
01/08/2025
Here are some of qualities and attributes we look for in a firefighter:
