Inter Service Transfer – Firefighter – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Applications are now invited for competent Firefighters to apply for an inter service transfer as we have several vacancies across Service Delivery.

We are seeking high calibre candidates, therefore if you champion original thinking, are able to promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong values in regard to equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

•         Be a Wholetime Firefighter in a UK Fire and Rescue Service

•         Have been deemed competent in role

•         Have no current/outstanding development action plans, or performance improvement action

•         Be free of current formal disciplinary investigations or action throughout the entire process

•         Have no current fitness restrictions

•         Have a full UK driving licence

•         Be willing to undertake training to support station specialisms, including EFAD driving

•         Be prepared to be based in any of the Wholetime stations across Tyne and Wear

•         Be available for all stages of the selection process as detailed in the recruitment timeline

•         Prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check and at least 3 years employment referencing.

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages; all candidates will be notified of their outcomes via email following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Advert closes – 31st October 2024 at 12:00 noon

Notification of shortlist – 8th November 2024

Practical Assessments – W/C 18th November 2024

Interviews – W/C 18th November 2024

Medicals -December 2024

Appointment & Contract Issue – January 2025

Two Week Familiarisation Course – February 2025

Firefighter Eligibility Criteria

You will be a substantive and competent Wholetime Firefighter in a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service.

Competence will be evidenced against the UKFRS National Occupational Standards (NOS).

We are particularly interested in Firefighters who hold a Class C Driving Licence (LGV) and EFAD; however, this is not essential.

Please note that all applicants will be required to provide evidence of being competent in role. Copies of your training records will be requested from your current FRS.

The submission of an application form and 500 word supporting statement detailing skills, attributes and why you are interested in joining TWFRS will form the first stage of the selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email throughout the process.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact a member of the recruitment team or Group Manager Ian Irving via email at

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As a Service we strive for excellence by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success. Our Service values are:

•         We value Service to the community

•         We value all of our employees by practising and promoting

•         We value improvement at all levels of the service

•         We value diversity in the Service and community

As part of your ongoing development with the Service you will engage in a continuous programme based around practical and theoretical training to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform your role safely and effectively. Our Service Training Centre offers an exceptionally high level of training and development using state of the art equipment and facilities.  We also offer a range of staff benefits and run an active sports and welfare section. The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters is located in a purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.