Current Vacancies

We currently have on-call firefighter vacancies at the following stations: 

Northern Division

Ceredigion
Aberystwyth
Tregaron
New Quay
Aberaeron
Lampeter
Cardigan
Borth

Powys
Newtown
Machynlleth
Montgomery
Welshpool
Llanfair Caereinion
Llanfyllin
Llanidloes
Knighton
Rhayader
Brecon
Abercrave
Crickhowell
Llandrindod Wells
Builth Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells
Hay-on-Wye
Presteigne
Talgarth

Western Division

Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen
Llanelli
Kidwelly
Pont-iets
Tumble
Newcastle Emlyn
Llandysul
Llandeilo
Llandovery
Whitland

Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest
Milford Haven
Fishguard
St David's
Narberth
Pembroke Dock
Tenby
Crymych
Caldey

Southern Division

Neath Port Talbot
Glynneath
Cymmer
Seven Sisters
Amman Valley
Port Talbot

Swansea
Pontarddulais
Reynoldston

Are you ready to apply?

Please complete our expression of interest form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Request to Return to Employment (On-Call Only)

The option of “returning to employment” can be offered when an employee has voluntarily terminated their On Call Contract with MAWWFRS and requests a return to employment within four years of their last recorded day of duty. This facility is only available to employees looking to return to the role of a firefighter. Although personnel who had previously held the role of a Crew or Watch Manager are eligible to apply, their return can only be to the role of a firefighter.

Please complete our return to service form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Our Vision and Behaviours

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Vision is to deliver the best possible service for the communities of Mid and West Wales. 

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Behaviours outline how the Service expects every member of staff to:

• Be Accountable
• Be Respectful
• Be Impartial
• Be Ethical
• Demonstrate Integrity

Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

International Search And Rescue (ISAR) Team Support Role

Response, Based at Earlswood Training Centre of Excellence

Firefighter Competent Rate of pay

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a motivated and organised individual to undertake the role of ISAR Team Support Officer on a temporary basis.

This role provides essential support to the Service's International Search and Rescue (ISAR) capability, helping to ensure the team maintains operational readiness for national and international deployments. The postholder will support the administration, coordination and logistical arrangements associated with maintaining a specialist rescue capability aligned with UKISAR and INSARAG requirements.

This is a 12-month temporary post, working 1 day per month, with flexible hours.

The Role
As the ISAR Team Support Officer, you will:

• Assist in the day-to-day administration and coordination of the Service's ISAR capability.
• Maintain records relating to personnel, training, qualifications, competencies and deployment readiness.
• Support the planning and coordination of ISAR training events, exercises and meetings.
• Assist in the management and tracking of specialist equipment, vehicles and operational assets.
• Coordinate equipment servicing, inspections, testing and inventory records to support operational readiness.
• Support procurement, purchasing and financial administration associated with the ISAR function.
• Assist with travel, accommodation and logistical arrangements for training events, exercises and deployments.
• Maintain operational documentation, policies, procedures and assurance records.
• Support compliance with UKISAR, INSARAG and Service governance requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, performance data, briefing papers and meeting documentation.
• Support post-exercise and post-deployment review processes, including the recording of lessons identified.
• Liaise with internal departments, UKISAR partners and external stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and long-term sustainability of the Service's ISAR capability.

 
Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Stuart Bate, Head of Training Delivery, at s.bate@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role
To apply for the role, please complete the application form available, with reference to the criteria set on out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk

Please enclose copies of your qualifications with the application.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing Date
Tuesday, 17^th November 2026

Application Form
Job Description
Person Specification
Recruitment Booklet