Ask any firefighter and they will tell you it’s the best job in the world. What's great about being a firefighter at Avon Fire & Rescue Service is the opportunity to progress your career and develop your skillset and there are so many opportunities to learn and develop.
There is so much variation to the role, each day you will be faced with something different. You can progress with promotion, but you can also diversify your role and become a specialist:
- Urban Search and Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Fire Investigation
- Rope Rescue
And so much more…
Our pay and benefits
| Role | Salary |
|---|---|
| Firefighter (Trainee) | 27,178 |
| Firefighter (Development) | 28,310 |
| Firefighter (Competent) | 36,226 |
| Crew Manager | 36,668 - 40,161 |
| Watch Manager | 39,077 - 44,911 |
| Station Manager | 44,488 - 51,525 |
| Group Manager | 51,239 - 59,642 |
| Area Manager | 60,155 - 69,283 |
Benefits include: Pension scheme, a very competitive maternity and paternity package, interest free loans, training opportunities.
Our shift patterns work well around other commitments
Firefighters have found that the work patterns allow for a better work-life balance
- Shift 1: 08:00 – 17:00 (day)
- Shift 2: 08:00 – 17:00 (day)
- Shift 3: 17:00 – 08:00 (night)
- Shift 4: 17:00 – 08:00 (night)
- 4 days off duty
