Becoming a wholetime firefighter in Cambridgeshire

Thank you for signing up to our Wholetime 2021 mailing list. Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing information and advice about the firefighter recruitment process, as well as details of our upcoming events. If there's something you want to hear more about, let us know. Simply email pressoffice@cambsfire.gov.uk or send us a message on social media. And, remember to save the date. Applications will open on Monday 4 January 2021 - just 102 days away!

Upcoming events

Recruitment Workshops

If you're interested in joining #TeamCambsFire as a firefighter, but don't know where to begin, come along to one of our workshops. Each workshop covers a different topic and you can come along to as many or as few as you want. They'll be held in Peterborough, Huntingdon and Wisbech. 

Workshop 1 - We will explore the entry criteria for a wholetime firefighter, the format of the application form and how we shortlist applicants.

Workshop 2 - We will look at the next stage of the recruitment process, which includes the online aptitude tests, medical, fitness and swim assessments. We will share with you some training tips to help with the fitness and swim assessments.

Workshop 3 - We will focus on the final stages of the recruitment process, which includes the occupational ability assessments and the final assessments. We will share with you details of the occupational ability assessments and give some interview pointers!

All the workshops will have a general Q&A session, and cover the role of a firefighter and the benefits of joining Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.

All the dates can be found on the website.

Booking is essential if you wish to attend a workshop(s) due to limited space at the venues to comply with social distancing. Specific guidelines to follow will be advised at point of booking. To book a place please email recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk stating which workshop(s) you would like to be booked onto.

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Have a Go Days

Want to get hands of with some of our equipment, and explore whether or not a career as a firefighter could be for you? Join us at a Have a Go Day.

During the session, you'll get the chance to try the tests that form the occupational ability assessments, including the ladder lift, ladder extension and equipment carry. 

You will also have the opportunity to have a go at the Chester treadmill test. This is part of the fitness test you would be required to pass at the medical and fitness stage.

As well as the recruitment team and some of our firefighters being on hand to offer advice at the events, our Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor will also be there to provide fitness and advice. 

We will be holding a number of have a go days at our Training Centre at Huntingdon fire station. Check out the full event details.

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