The most common perception of the Fire Service is one of firefighters riding in fire appliances and fighting fires. This is true, but in today’s modern Fire Service the role of a firefighter is much more varied.

A firefighter can expect not only to fight fires but also to attend road traffic collisions, provide assistance to Councils with floods, release people who are trapped in accidents.

They also engage a pro-active approach in community fire safety - explaining the risks of fire, fitting a smoke alarm and preventing fires and accidents from happening in the first place.

Ordinary people, with an extraordinary career... 

Can women be Firefighters?
When you picture a Firefighter, what do you see? Many people are under the impression that women can’t be Firefighters. Perhaps they wouldn’t be strong enough? Brave enough? Or even tall enough? Follow the link and take a look at our video to show you why those people are wrong.

Retained Firefighters

Retained firefighters are a crucial part of the Fire Service - they provide an efficient and effective emergency service to the community of Staffordshire.

Have you got what it takes to become a firefighter?

Find out if being a firefighter maybe the right career for you.

Firefighter Profiles

Get a better insight into the Fire Service with our real life firefighter profiles.

Pay and Benefits

Current pay rates for a firefighter 

Application Process

Anyone over 18 can apply to become a firefighter, however we are looking for people with very special skills and abilities.