These web pages provide a guide to recruitment and roles within RBFRS, including information on wholetime (fulltime)
and retained (reserve) firefighting, control operators, and support staff. Use the various links to navigate to the
relevant sections for further information.
Roles Within The Fire and Rescue Service
A career in the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service does not always mean joining us as a Firefighter. With
over 700 staff across the county we can also offer careers as control operators or within our team of professional
staff. To find out more about a career with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service view the information on this page.
Visit the
vacancies page
to find out about the current positions available.
A career as a Professional Firefighter is an exciting and rewarding one. Follow the link below to view more
information about the role of a Firefighter and how to apply for our next recruitment campaign.
Find out more about
Wholetime Firefighters
Joining the Fire and Rescue Service as a Retained Firefighter offers a wealth of opportunity to work
on a part-time basis. Use the link below to find out more information on how to become part of our team.
Find out more about
Retained Firefighters
Fire Control Operators are the first line of contact between members of the public needing assistance and the
Fire and Rescue Service.
Find out more about
Fire Control Operators
Behind the scenes we have a team of professional staff who look after everything from catering and communications,
IT, finance and fire safety, office administration, to personnel and policy.
Find out more about
Support Staff
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. Use the following link
to read more about our Equal Opportunties statement.
Find out more about
Equal Opportunities Policy
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