Customer and Local Services

 

STATES OF JERSEY

FIRE & RESCUE

 

We’re a service on the move and we are ambitious.

We’re a service on the move and we are ambitious.

Validated through independent review, our Chief Fire Officer has secured significant support and investment from the Government of Jersey and the wider States Assembly (Jersey’s parliament). This investment supports an increase in the number of firefighters, enhancing our fire safety prevention and protection, operational policy and training functions as well as senior leadership roles.

The next few years represent a generational opportunity for our service. We’ve developed a new Organisation Development Plan, as well as an Operational Improvement Plan and are already delivering against them; investing in our operational response and skills, as well as our people, prioritising leadership, culture and wellbeing.  

The scope of our firefighters’ work is varied, from fighting fires and attending road accidents, to cliff top rescues and saving lives at sea. The impact of our work is felt daily, providing a service which covers the entire Island and surrounding sea.  

On-call firefighter recruitment

On-call firefighter recruitment

We are currently recruiting on-call firefighters

We are currently recruiting on-call firefighters

If you've ever thought about becoming a firefighter, this is your time to take action! If you would enjoy serving your community, we'd love to hear from you.  

 

We’re hosting 3 taster events for you to try out what it’s like to be a firefighter:  

  • Saturday 16th November 11am – 3pm 
  • Saturday 23rd November 11am – 3pm (female only event)
  • Tuesday 26th November 6:30pm – 9pm 

Find out more and confirm your attendance by emailing Craig Channing (Station Commander) via C.Channing@gov.je

About on-call firefighters

About on-call firefighters

Our on-call firefighters are often permanently employed by other organisations, but provide an on-call service to the fire service when their pager alerts them. Just like full-time firefighters, our on-call firefighters are trained to deal with a wide range of situations and incidents.

Our on-call firefighters are required to respond to emergencies every 4 days if working from St. Helier, or alternate evenings if working from St. Brelade. There are also other options to top up your salary if you wish to take on more shifts.  

Our on-call firefighters are part of a close-knit team and benefit from gaining a range of new skills and the ability to earn an additional salary, which fits around existing jobs and commitments, whilst making an impact on the local community.  

 

Apply to be an on-call firefighter

You don’t need previous experience as we provide a comprehensive training programme. What is important is that you are enthusiastic and have a range of personal skills such as understanding, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work within a team.

Crucially, you must be able to reach the fire station quickly and safely after being alerted to an incident. You could be called out two or three times a week, for a few hours at a time. 

Find out more about becoming an on-call firefighter

Apply here to be an on-call firefighter

 

Benefits for employers

Enabling your employees to become on-call firefighters can improve the reputation of your business and sets you apart from your competitors. It can also increase the productivity of your employees and even save you money.  

Find out more about the benefits to employers of enabling your employees to become on-call firefighters