The right person, in the right role, at the right time

Why join CFRS?

With approximately 600 operational firefighters, front facing delivery teams, corporate services, and support staff, delivering services across the county from 38 Fire Stations, we know we need to be a modern, flexible, and inclusive employer. 
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that not only reflects our communities in Cumbria but thrives from the benefit and innovation a diverse workforce can bring. 
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Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are proud to being a Disability Confident Committed employer. 

We know we have more to do when it comes to recruiting and supporting  disabled people, and we currently are completing the below commitments:

  • We ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible
  • We communicate and promote vacancies across a range of channels
  • We have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants, please see link below
  • We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and continue this support into the workplace
  • We have a Disability Leave scheme and we support any employee with a disability or long-term health condition to stay in work where possible, please see further information below. 

 

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to share we have achieved the Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award in 2024.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. 
The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.

As part of our Silver Award, we:

  • Have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC)
  • Work with Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and Forces Families Jobs (FFJ)
  • Have an Armed Forces Network 
  • A Reservists Procedure that supports our dedicated staff, linked here
  • Support our Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
  • Support cadets in core skills, such as CV writing and interview skills
  • Work closely with other services and organisations who have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant.  
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