So you want to be a retained firefighter?

  • do you see yourself helping and supporting your community and the communities of Suffolk?
  • do you want to make a difference?
  • would you like to develop additional skills which will help you and your primary employer, whilst being paid?
  • would you like to join a team of highly committed, dedicated and skilled people at your local fire station?


The retained firefighter's primary role is preventing fires and reducing risk in the community. However, it is also about responding promptly to operational incidents and emergencies whenever these occur.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is now better trained and better equipped than ever to respond to an increasing range of incidents from road traffic accidents to large scale disasters. We also get involved with other serious emergency incidents such as those involving shipping, rescues, rail and other incidents including chemical spillages and flooding.

If you pass the necessary tests, you can look forward to a role that gives you the chance to develop continuously in role and, where you have the potential, progress to other roles. You will work with a diverse range of people on your local fire station from different backgrounds, both men and women, different races and religions, to serve your community.

We are always recruiting retained firefighters. If you would like to serve your community and gain valuable skills at the same time please contact us by telephone now or pop into your local fire station and enquire!

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