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A career with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is a diverse one. We recruit full time Firefighters to the Wholetime Duty System; part time Firefighters to the On-Call Duty System; Fire Officers to the Flexible Duty System, Fire Control Operators and Support Staff to ensure Bedfordshire is always supported by our teams.

 

We need YOU! join #TeamBedsFire

Support staff are the backbone of our service—keeping everything running smoothly, efficiently, and with heart. 

Whether you're organising, assisting, or solving challenges behind the scenes, your impact is felt by everyone.

These roles are pivotal to our success. Join us, and you’ll not only be part of a team—you’ll be part of a mission.

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Wholetime Firefighters

BFRS is one of the very few services that works on a 24hr-on, 72hr-off shift rotation.

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On-Call Firefighters

We are recruiting from within the community to become on-call firefighters.

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Support Staff

You don't have to be a firefighter to work for the Fire Service.

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Join an inclusive organsiation that supports and develops our teams to allow them to provide outstanding service.

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We dare to be different

We are bold, we welcome challenge, and we are open to innovative ideas

 
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Every contact counts

Making a positive difference each and every time, with respect and professionalism

 
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We've got your back

Striving to keep us all safe, while being supportive and inclusive

 
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We are accountable

We are transparent, trustworthy, and responsible for our actions

 

Fire Cadets

Bedfordshire Fire Cadets is an extremely popular scheme open to all young people aged between 13 and 18 years old (school years 9-13).

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