ECFRS · East of England · England
Wivenhoe - On-call Firefighter
- First seen
- 14 May 2026
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Summary
Wivenhoe - On-call FirefighterWivenhoe|req182 Apply nowShare Save JobPosted on: 01/11/2024 Back to SearchWivenhoe - On-call Firefighter What is an on-call firefighter? On-call firefighters protect their local area by responding to incidents such as fires and road traffic collisions as well as community safety work. You’ll need to live or work within five minutes of an on-call fire station so that you can respond quickly when paged. You’ll also need to be over 18 years of age and physically fit.
Useful reading for On-call applicants
- UK firefighter salary 2026 — what you actually earn, by rank and role →
A concrete breakdown of UK firefighter pay in 2026 — trainee through competent, London weighting, on-call retainer + call-out, and how overtime changes the picture.
- On-call vs wholetime — which firefighter role suits you? →
How on-call (retained) and wholetime firefighter roles actually differ — pay, hours, training commitment, and the lifestyle trade-offs that aren't on most service websites.
- Postcode eligibility for on-call firefighter roles →
Why on-call firefighters need to live close to a station, what "5 minutes" actually means, and how to check if your address qualifies before you apply.
Source: https://essex-fire.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/182?c=essex-fire
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