What is an on-call firefighter?
On-call firefighters protect their local area by responding to incidents such as fires and road traffic collisions as well as community safety work. You’ll need to live or work within five minutes of an on-call fire station so that you can respond quickly when paged. You’ll also need to be over 18 years of age and physically fit. Find out more about on-call firefighters.
Any questions?
Contact the on-call Recruitment Team by phone: 01376 576124 or email: recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Ready to apply?
Ensure you understand the role of on-call Firefighter and the requirements before you begin your application. All information can be found on our recruitment website: Join Essex Fire
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Before you apply, click here to find out more about the role of an on-call firefighter on our website
Essex is a county full of contrasts - from busy towns and coastal communities to rural villages and growing cities. The people who live, work, and travel here have a wide range of needs, and we're here to help keep them safe.
Our headquarters and control centre are based at Kelvedon Park in Kelvedon, where we coordinate our prevention, protection and emergency response services. We operate from 50 fire stations across the county, supported by a dedicated Urban Search and Rescue facility.
We’re proud to serve 1.88 million residents, making us one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country. Essex is home to major airports at Stansted and Southend, the seaport at Harwich, Tilbury docks, Lakeside shopping centre, key sections of the M25 and M11 motorways and seven underground stations.
Wherever you are in Essex, we’re here when you need us most - making Essex safer together.
