Is this the career for you? 

Being a wholetime firefighter at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service isn’t just a job - it’s a career with purpose, progression, and opportunities.

From the moment you join, you’ll receive structured training and ongoing development to help you reach your full potential. Whether you’re passionate about frontline response, community safety or leadership, there’s a clear path for you to grow.

Where could this role take you? 

Specialist roles – You could move into fire protection, prevention, operational resilience, or training.
Leadership opportunities – If you’ve got the drive, you could work your way from firefighter to middle management, and even senior leadership. 
A future Chief Fire Officer? – Most of our uniformed senior leadership team started as a firefighter - one day, that could be you. 

Opportunities for everyone

Wherever you start, whatever your background, development is for everyone. We’re committed to giving all our people the training, support, and opportunities they need to grow. If you’re willing to put in the effort, we’ll be right there with you, every step of the way. 

A career that grows with you

Forget the idea that firefighting is a one-track career. We’ll invest in you, your skills, and your ambitions - because when you grow, we grow too.