Apply to be a wholetime firefighter

Key dates

Please note that dates may be subject to change.

Stage

Date

Open for applications

2 March 2026

Applications close

13 March 2026

Eligibility sift on application form

16-20 March 2026

Bleep test and dictation

23-25 March 2026

Shortlist on personal statement questions provided on the application form

26-27 March 2026

Job related tests (Waddington Training Centre)

31 March 2026

1-2 April 2026

7-8 April 2026

Swim Test (OneNK Lincoln Leisure Centre)

13-14 April 2026

Group assessment day

27 April

Interview and presentation

28- 30 April 2026

Medicals, pre-employment checks and references

Week commencing 4 May 2026

Training course starts

This will be an 8 week course and attendance will be mandatory Monday to Friday.

For more information please contact recruitmentfire@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

6 July 2026

 

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Wholetime firefighter recruitment

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Contact wholetime recruitment

Telephone: 0800 3580 204

Have a Go Days

LFR ‘Have A Go’ days give people an insight into what a firefighter does and the required strength, fitness and aptitude. Please note: you must be 18 years of age or over to participate.

Book on a Have a Go Day