Portishead Firefighters

03/06/2026

📣 Training - Today (Wednesday 3rd June)

Our crews will be conducting a large-scale training exercise this evening at a property on Church Road South, Portishead.

Please don’t be alarmed if you see a significant fire service presence in the area during this time. This exercise is part of our ongoing training to ensure we’re fully prepared to respond to real incidents and keep our communities safe.

16/04/2026

ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER APPLICATIONS OPEN! 🔥 🚒

13/04/2026

20/03/2026

Recognise these stations?

If you live or work within 5 minutes of one of these stations and can commit to a minimum of 60 hours a week on-call cover, you could join the team and make a real difference in your community.

We’re recruiting on-call firefighters this April at your local stations: Thornbury, Portishead, Pill, Bath, Nailsea, Clevedon, Yatton, Chew, Paulton, Blagdon & Winscombe.

Want more information - visit our website: https://bit.ly/3NNczRb

09/03/2026

We’re excited to announce we will be opening applications for on-call firefighters during April & May.

As an on-call firefighter, you’ll be responding to emergencies and making a real difference to people’s lives, plus the opportunity to learn new skills and progress in a new career.

🔥 Ready to take the first step? Join our mailing list for the latest news and updates: https://buff.ly/NSp5JlW

Visit our website for more information on the on-call firefighter role: https://buff.ly/chlsg5Z

19/01/2026

Feeling a bit down this Blue Monday? 💙 You’re not alone.

Ignite the Conversation is a podcast produced by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, hosted by firefighters Lee Ralph and Warren Shepherd. The series explores mental health and the impact the job can have both on and off the clock, with honest conversations that encourage openness, reduce stigma and remind us how important it is to talk and listen.

Watch the full podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsqfuOQ3FBI
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vZ9rN6BPlBbsRLrWnnKsG

29/11/2025

07/06/2025

Crew are currently at The Poacher Portishead celebrating Portishead community Pride we’re here from 12 - 5 pop on down and say hello and have a look around

19/05/2025