Careers
Imagine escaping the everyday and making a difference, every day. Imagine loving what you do. Imagine being part of a supportive team, one that helps you become the best version of you.
And imagine if what you did saved lives.
Here at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, you’ll do just that. Whether you’re a firefighter, Fire Control operator, or one of our support staff, the work that you do helps keep our community safe.
Firefighters
Putting out fires is just one of the many things you’ll do as a firefighter. You’ll play a vital role in the community, from educating others about fire and road safety to helping with medical emergencies, floods and hazardous substances – to name a few!
Discover the role of a firefighter, and read about the difference between wholetime and on-call firefighters.
Fire Control operators
A Fire Control operator doesn’t just answer 999 calls. They’ve got to think fast to identify what help is needed, working as part of a team to save lives.
Support staff
Our support staff play a key role in helping us achieve our vision to protect and save lives.
There are roles in many of the teams that help keep the Service running smoothly including:
- fleet and equipment
- estates
- community safety
- ICT and data analysis
- communications and engagement
- information governance
- finance and procurement
- human resources.
Our values
We are proud to help
We show this by doing what we say we will do and seeing things through to the end, demonstrating high standards, working hard and doing our best to get the right outcomes, being motivated, keen and willing to give things a go.
We are honest
We show this by being open, clear and realistic, admitting and learning from mistakes, showing trust and being trustworthy, being responsible and accountable.
We are respectful
We show this by being consistent and giving credit where it's due, always being polite, considerate and treating people fairly, genuinely listening, involving and engaging others, being inclusive to all.
We are working together
We show this by understanding others needs and appreciating their demands, positively challenging, sharing ideas and giving feedback, supporting others and giving practical help and advice, being willing to adapt and change to get the best results.