Current Vacancies

Check out all our latest vacancies below and find your perfect fit!

Operational Roles

On-Call Fire Fighter (South District)

Our South District covers these stations: Debenham, Felixstowe, Framlingham, Hadleigh, Holbrook, Ipswich East, Ipswich - Princes Street, Nayland, Needham Market, Orford and Woodbridge.

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On-Call Fire Fighter (North District)

Our North District covers these stations: Aldeburgh, Beccles, Bungay, Eye, Halesworth, Leiston, Lowestoft North, Lowestoft South, Reydon and Southwold, Saxmundham, Stradbroke and Wrentham

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On-Call Fire Fighter (West District)

Our West District covers these stations: Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Elmswell, Haverhill, Ixworth, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury and Wickhambrook

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Wholetime Firefighter

Applications are now open for Wholetime Firefighters! If you joined us for a taster day in August, now’s your chance to take the next step, apply today and be part of something extraordinary. The application window closes on 26th September 2025!

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Non-Operational Roles

Firefighter (Control)

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Fire Control Operators in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Fire Control Room in Ipswich. This is your chance to be at the heart of emergency response in Suffolk, playing a vital role in saving lives and protecting communities. Our Fire Control Operators are the first point of contact in an emergency, responsible for the rapid and accurate mobilisation of fire and rescue resources across the county.

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Health & Safety Advisor

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures, and practices across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). You will provide expert advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legislation, promote a positive safety culture, and help reduce risk to operational staff, support teams, and members of the public.

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Crew Manager (Control)

We are recruiting Crew Managers to join our new, state-of-the-art Fire Control Room. We’re looking for confident leaders who can oversee control operations, support and develop watch teams, ensure compliance with procedures, maintain staffing and equipment readiness, and assist with management responsibilities while promoting a safe, professional, and supportive working environment.

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Watch Manager (Control)

We are seeking experienced blue light control room professionals to join us as Watch Managers in our new, state-of-the-art Fire Control Room. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of emergency call handling, resource mobilisation, and incident management. You’ll provide operational guidance and support to watch teams, ensuring service standards are consistently met while contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-performing control environment.

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If you have any issues with submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment Team via email – sfrs.recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk