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Welcome

Welcome to stepuptonottsfire.com Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's newly updated recruitment website.

Here you'll find information about the role of a firefighter, what they do, how they do it and how to become one. We also have information about our Support and Control Staff roles that help make things happen at the sharp end.

We have information for young people aged 16-25 helping to point you in the right direction to where and how to gain the life experience that will equip you with the skills and experience needed to become a firefighter, as well as information regarding current vacancies.

So why not get exploring and find the key to achieving your full potential!

Watch the welcome from the Chief Fire Officer | Recruitment Video: Original | BSL | Subtitles


A red lip shaped lipstick mark above the word firefighters which has been designed to look like a match with a red flame on a brown coloured background.

Women Can

You have probably arrived here through catching some of our exciting new campaigns aimed at attracting more women to firefighter roles . Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is sponsoring the Nottingham Outlaws Women's Rugby League team for the 09/10 season and the Victoria Trophy, a national women's football tournament, which kicks off in summer 09. Read More

Front page of our get yourself involved brochure with a flame image.  The inside of the flame contains firefighter tasks such as car cutting.

Get yourself involved (16-25)

Welcome to V Involved. This section is for young people who are either interested in finding out more about the Service or have actually decided that they would like to join us! Read More

Two firefighters, one female, one male, holding a hose, one standing in front of the other.

Firefighting

The role of a firefighter is really diverse these days with a strong emphasis on preventing accidents from happening in the first place. Of the reactive part of the role fighting fire is only one component. Read More

A member of support staff updating the notice board.

Support Staff

Few people realise the amount of work that takes place behind-the-scenes in order to get things done at 'the sharp end' of an operational emergency service. Support staff working in non-uniformed roles are just as important as firefighters in keeping the service running smoothly and professionally. Read More