Firefighter Control (Transfer) – Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Job reference: REQ000420

Competent Firefighter – Control

We are looking for a Competent Control Firefighter, who is currently serving with a UK Fire Authority to transfer to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

You will be required to work in our Fire and Rescue Service Control Room. The role involves receiving and acting upon emergency calls for the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Service, directing fire appliances to incidents and supporting Fire and Rescue Service operations and administration processes.

We are looking for a good team player who can combine common sense with alertness, and the ability to assimilate and retain information, working with speed and accuracy, whilst keeping calm under pressure. You must be over 18 years of age, have a sound educational background with a good standard of communication skills. A high level of competence in ICT and the ability to input verbal information quickly and accurately using a keyboard is required.

Training in all aspects of the role will be given. If successful, you will be required to work with a small but highly dedicated team on a 42 hour week shift rota system involving day, night and weekend working.

You will be required to wear a uniform which is provided.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

Closing date: Wednesday 29 July 2026