Watlington Fire Station

Watlington Fire Station This is an on-call fire station and not staffed 24 hours a day.

01/04/2026

🚨 Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment – application deadline extended 🚨

To make sure everyone has the chance to apply, especially if you’re planning to use the Easter weekend to finish your application - we’re extending the deadline.

πŸ—“ New closing date: Monday 6 April at 12 noon

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their applications, we’ve loved seeing the huge amount of interest.

If you missed one of our online Q&A sessions, we shared a link to candidate preparation to help you prepare for the next stage of the process.
πŸ‘‰: https://www.testpartnership.com/preparation-frs.html

Best of luck to everyone applying πŸš’

30/03/2026

πŸš’ Don’t forget - our final Wholetime Firefighter Q&A session is happening tonight! πŸš’

Thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter but still have questions?

Join our team this evening to ask your questions and hear more about:
πŸ”₯ What the role is really like
πŸŽ“ Training and support
πŸ“ The application process

πŸ“… Tonight (Monday 30 March)
⏰ 6.30 - 7.30 pm
πŸ’» No need to register - just join online:
πŸ‘‰ https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

No firefighting background is needed. What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in our communities.

⏳ Applications close at 12pm on 3 April.

27/03/2026

πŸ”₯ Thank you to everyone who joined our online Q&A session last night for our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment! πŸš’

If you missed it - don't panic! We’re holding two further online sessions on Monday, 30 March:
πŸ•§ Lunchtime session: 12.30 – 1.30pm
πŸ•‘ Evening session: 6.30 – 7.30pm

Come along to learn more about the role and hear directly from our teams about training, support and the application process.

βœ… No firefighting background or experience needed
βœ… We’re looking for people with the right values, attitude and commitment to develop into the role

πŸ’ͺ Challenge yourself and make a real difference in our communities 🏘️
πŸ”₯ It’s more than strength. It’s character

No need to register - just save the date and join us via the online link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

25/03/2026

πŸš’ We’re nearly halfway through our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment!

It closes on Friday 3rd April at 12 noon.

Looking for a career where you can learn new skills and help people when it matters most? We’d love to hear from you!

πŸ”₯ No firefighting background or experience is needed
🌍 Everyone has something valuable to contribute to supporting our communities
πŸ’ͺ We are looking for people who are motivated to make a difference

Even if you’ve never considered a career in the fire & rescue service, why not join one of our online information sessions to find out more? πŸ’»πŸ‘‡

πŸ“… TOMORROW, Thursday 26 March | 7–8pm
πŸ“…Monday 30 March | 12.30–1.30pm
πŸ“…Monday 30 March | 6.30–7.30pm

βœ… No need to register – just save the date and join via the online link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

23/03/2026

πŸ”₯ Q&A Sessions for Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment πŸ”₯

Are you thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Or maybe you’re just curious about what the role is really like? πŸ€”

You don’t need to come from a firefighting background.
What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know.
It's more than strength. It’s character.
If you’ve got the right values, attitude and commitment, we can teach you the job.

We’re hosting online Q&A sessions to give you the chance to:
βœ… Ask your questions
βœ… Learn what the role is really like
βœ… Hear directly from our teams about training, support and the application process

πŸ“… Thursday 26 March
⏰ 7 – 8pm

πŸ“… Monday 30 March
⏰ 12.30 – 1.30pm

πŸ“… Monday 30 March
⏰ 6.30 – 7.30pm

πŸ‘‰ No need to register - just save the date and join via the online link:
πŸ”— https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

20/03/2026
10/03/2026

πŸš’Thinking about a career where you can make a real difference, every day?

Applications will be opening soon! We’ll be sharing more details with you very shortly.

πŸ‘‰ Keep an eye on our channels for updates.

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Watlington Fire Station, 1 Gorwell, Watlington
Oxfordshire
OX495QB

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