Royal Air Force (RAF)

Firefighter in the Royal Air Force

NG34 8HB

Key information

Pay
from £27,282 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
15 Oct 2026
Closing date
14 Nov 2026

About this role

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.

As an RAF Firefighter you will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. You will be organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment like powerful cutting tools.

RAF Firefighters provide a deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas.

You could

  • Play a role in Air Operations when deployed in the UK or Overseas
  • Work as part of a close-knit team, deployable on short-notice to any location world-wide
  • Resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous substances and incidents caused by hostile activities

Salary quoted is basic starting figure in training

Location

Nationwide