Our firefighters all bring different skills to the team. As long as you meet the national firefighter standards at assessment you can apply to become a firefighter.
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Our firefighters all bring different skills to the team. As long as you meet the national firefighter standards at assessment you can apply to become a firefighter.
Many of our firefighters are working parents who find the shift patterns suit their lifestyle well.
We know that the strongest teams are made up of a diverse mix of people and we respect everyone's individuality.
As well as attending a range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, floods and chemical incidents, the role of a firefighter is mostly spent preventing fires and promoting a safer Essex through engagement with the local community.
As long as you are 18 by the time you start training you can apply and there is no upper age limit to applying to become a firefighter.
As long as you have eligibility to work in the UK and have all the relevant documentation, you can apply to become a firefighter.
There are no minimum or maximum height restrictions to becoming a firefighter.
There is a clear path for development and promotion, with access to training courses and learning to enhance your knowledge and grow your skills.
We are committed to having an inclusive working environment that respects people as individuals and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on any grounds, including; race, disability, marital status, gender or gender reassignment, age, religion or sexual orientation. We have a number of supportive staff network groups for LGBTQ+, ethnic minorities and women.
