For a 72-hour period from 00:01 on Monday 6th July, we will be opening a application window for anyone who wants to join HIWFRS as a wholetime firefighter.

Are you ready to take on a new and rewarding role where each day is different?

Find out more about the recruitment process including the application and fitness stages, on the dedicated pages on our website.

You can also watch back our recent Facebook Live event in which a panel of firefighters answered your questions.

You need to be over 17 and a half years old on the date of the application, but no postcode restrictions are in place, and no prior firefighting experience is needed to join as full training is provided. More FAQs are available on our website.

Larry Mackrell, Group Manager for Workforce Planning and Improvement, said: “We were delighted with the number of people who booked a place and came along to our fire station recruitment open days over the past few weeks.

“If you didn’t manage to attend one of the events, you can find lots of information about the entire process on the Careers section of our website.

“We are now looking forward to receiving your applications once the recruitment window opens for three-days from Monday 6th July.”

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is important to us. We want a workforce which reflects the diversity of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, allowing us to better serve and protect our communities. We work towards creating a more representative workforce through positive action.