The role

Job Description and Person Specification

Hours, Duty Types and Locations

Full-time  firefighters are based at the following stations: Bangor, Caernarfon, Colwyn Bay, Deeside, Holyhead, Llandudno, Rhyl and Wrexham. We currently also have full-time firefighters based at our nucleus fire stations in Dolgellau and Porthmadog as part of a trial.

Full-time Firefighters work an average 42 hours per week and depending on their role and station posting they will work one of the following shift patterns:

• Shift Duty System – 2 days (8am - 6pm), 2 nights (6pm – 8am) followed by 4 periods of 24 hours off.
• Day Crewing System – 4 days on (8am - 6pm and on-call cover for the remaining hours within the 4 days) followed by 4 days off.
• Rural Duty System – 4 days on (6am - 6pm and the potential for on-call cover for the remaining hours within the 4 days if requested and appropriate) followed by 4 days off.
• Nucleus System (Trial) – Monday-Friday  (9 day fortnight).

Firefighters are allocated to stations based on operational requirements, vacancies and development opportunities across North Wales.

While applicants may express a preference for a duty system or geographical area, specific placements cannot be guaranteed.

Throughout your career, you will be required to work at different stations or transfer locations to meet the needs of the Service.

Pay

The current starting salary for a Full Time Firefighter in Development is £31,539 per annum.

As you progress through your training and development programme and successfully achieve competent firefighter status, your salary will increase to £40,358 per annum.

In addition to a competitive salary, a career with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers ongoing training and development opportunities, access to nationally recognised qualifications, and the chance to build a rewarding career serving the communities of North Wales.

Salary rates are based on the 2026 national pay award and may be subject to future national pay agreements.