Listed September 17 2025
Firefighter – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Wholetime Firefighter Vacancies
We are now recruiting Firefighters to join our incredible team, a team recognised for its outstanding work in the heart of its communities.
Salary: Upto £38,881* per annum (on successful completion of your Firefighter Apprenticeship)
*An additional 10% will be paid on completion of recruit training if you are appointed into a duty system with a retained cover element.
Our Firefighters come from a range of different backgrounds but have one thing in common – a commitment to serve, protect and support our communities. We are committed to ensure our teams are fully representative of the communities they serve.
Our Firefighters step forward when others understandably move away. They are frequently called upon to help the most vulnerable communities in Merseyside, often in the most challenging of situations. They do this without hesitation.
No previous experience is required. If you are someone who loves their community; who does the right thing when nobody is looking; respects others and includes everyone; then we want to hear from you.
In return, we can offer you excellent career development support; experiences of working nationally and internationally; and opportunities to specialise in the wider work of MFRS within our communities.
We have a long and proud history, be part of our future.
Important Information:
This recruitment is to fill places on our 2026 recruit training courses. The first course begins 9th March 2026, with a second course in Autumn 2026.
Key Selection Process Stages and Dates
1. Application stage: Closing date is Midnight, 26th September 2025.
There are two parts to the online application process. First of all, you will need to complete an application form which can be accessed from the Firefighter advert on the vacancies section of our careers page at www.merseyfire.gov.uk
Once you have submitted part one of your application, you will receive a link via email to complete the second part of the application form. For this part, you will be asked to provide examples to demonstrate how you display some of the Leadership Behaviours relevant to the role of a Firefighter.
Both parts of the application stage must be completed by the closing date of 26th September.
2. Physical assessments: Will take place commencing weeks commencing 13th and 20th October 2025.
3. Assessment Day: Various dates throughout November 2025
Please note we have limited spaces available at each stage of the recruitment process. If we have more successful candidates than places available at the next stage of the process, your application may be held until the following round of recruitment or availability at the next appropriate assessment stage.
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