County Durham and Darlington Fire Service has teamed up with New College Durham to offer a brand-new course to help people prepare for a career in the fire service.
The 13-week programme is open to those aged 19 plus and will see participants gain a Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding and Prevention and take their first steps towards becoming a firefighter
You could qualify for a guaranteed interview during any future recruitment process if you successfully complete the programme and pass the fire service recruitment process which includes registration, online assessments and a fitness test.
Key dates
• Information session: Thursday, October 23, 2025.
• Programme start date: Thursday, November 6, 2025.
• Duration: 13 weeks. (Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm.)
Venues
• New College Durham – Framwellgate Moor campus, Durham, DH1 5ES.
• County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, DH6 5AD.
• Fire stations across County Durham.
What the programme involves
• Fitness training and mock recruitment assessments
• Safeguarding and prevention training (accredited)
• Support with the fire service’s online recruitment process
• Employability skills including applications, interviews, communication, and teamwork
• Wellbeing and resilience development
How to apply
To register your interest and attend the information session at New College Durham
on Thursday, October 23, please email enquiries.training@newdur.ac.uk
