Are you an existing Firefighter with another UK Fire & Rescue Service? Do you have what it takes to be part of our team? Have you ever thought about joining North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service? Our Wholetime Firefighters are passionate and committed to preventing incidents and protecting people and we are looking for more individuals to join us. We are inviting applications from existing UK Fire & Rescue Services to join us in our mission in ensuring everyone is safe and feels safe in North Yorkshire. At North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, you'll be part of a team that puts people first. We embrace diversity and are driven to create a service that is inclusive and representative of the communities we protect. W e champion learning and focus on developing our people, to build on existing skills and expand our knowledge to enable us to provide an exemplary service. We care about our local community and are focused on providing an effective, efficient, and proactive service to all. We engage with local partners and the public to increase trust and confidence in the service that we provide, offering support and advice to our community to improve safety and awareness within the area. What do we need from you? Youll need to be an existing Competent Firefighter from a UK Fire & Rescue Service. Applicants will have no current capability issues related to competence and have no formal disciplinary warnings throughout the entire process. Become afirefighter with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, help to keep North Yorkshire safe, and be partof a team that really makes a difference Want to learn more? We are hosting a number of face to face and online events for you to learn more about NYFRS, the role, training and recruitment process. Please register here Key dates Advert Opens - January 6th 2025 Closing date for applications 9am Monday 3rd February 2025 Online assessments w/c 10 th February and w/c 17th February2025 Practical assessments March 2025 - April 2025 Strength Based Interview Assessments May 2025 Additional Information & Key Documents Please note we are accepting applicants to cover the whole of North Yorkshire and not specific locations. Our stations include Northallerton, Harrogate, York, Malton, Richmond, Ripon, Selby, Tadcaster, Whitby. More information is available in our detailed Recruitment Pack - Recruitment Pack.pdf Eligibility Driving License: All applicants must have a Full UK Driving License. Swimming Ability: Applicants should be able to swim 100m unaided and tread water for 30 seconds. Positive Action and Reasonable Adjustments North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the principles of fairness and equality and all applications will be treated in a fair and equal manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support submitting your application form, please contact wholetimerecruitment northyorksfire.gov.uk DBS/vetting Checks will be required for anyone new to Service or transferring from another Service. Should you wish to discuss the role requirements in more detail please contact wholetimerecruitment northyorksfire.gov.uk ADZN1_UKTJ