Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Do you live in a high-rise building that is:
🔷18 metres tall, or 7 storeys or higher
or
🔷Over 11 metres tall, where residents should evacuate (not “stay put”) if there is a fire?

New fire safety regulations have recently been introduced in England to help protect residents who may need support evacuating their building in the event of a fire.

We’re holding webinars to explain to residents:
• What the new regulations mean
• What information your Responsible Person may ask for
• What your rights are

👉 If you would like to attend a webinar, view the available dates and register your place today: https://bit.ly/4wrY6f4

If you’re a business owner, you’ve already invested a lot time and effort, both financially and emotionally.

Protect your investment and your livelihood against fire by making sure you comply with fire safety regulations.

Find out what you need to have in place by law, here: https://bit.ly/3B5LwtB

If you spot crews and emergency service vehicles near Hythe Road in Romney from 5pm today, please don’t be alarmed – this is just a training exercise.

We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to join our team as Financial Services Support Officer.

📍 Location: Service Headquarters, Maidstone, Kent, with hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the office, with occasional travel within Kent
📅 Contract: Full Time – 37 hours per week
💰 Salary: Grade 4 – £29,580–£32,652 for part-qualified AAT (or equivalent), or those committed to working towards the qualification. Training will be funded. Grade 5 – £33,532–£37,686 for fully qualified AAT (or equivalent)

This is a great opportunity to develop a broad range of finance skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You’ll also gain valuable experience in capital and treasury management, including capital investment programmes, cashflow forecasting and financial governance, making this an ideal role for someone looking to develop their finance career.

What you'll do:

🔹 Support budget monitoring, financial reporting and forecasting.
🔹 Assist with annual budgets and the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
🔹 Produce financial information to support effective decision-making.
🔹 Support capital programme monitoring and treasury management activities.
🔹 Contribute to year-end processes and audit preparation.
🔹 Work with colleagues and stakeholders across the Service to deliver a high-quality finance function.

What you'll bring:

🔹 Experience in a finance or administrative environment.
🔹 An understanding of financial processes such as invoicing, payments and purchase orders.
🔹 Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
🔹 Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with financial information.
🔹 Strong communication, organisation and customer service skills.
🔹 A positive, proactive approach to learning and development.

Whether you’re starting your finance career or looking to build on your existing experience, this role offers a varied workload, funded development opportunities and the chance to make a real contribution to a service that keeps communities across Kent and Medway safe.

Benefits include:
🔹 Local Government Pension Scheme
🔹 Enhanced annual leave entitlement
🔹 Annual salary progression within the grade
🔹 Blue Light Card discount scheme
🔹 CSSC Card – discounts for public sector workers
🔹 Employee Assistance Programme
🔹 Family-friendly policies promoting work-life balance
🔹 Health and wellbeing services and advice
🔹 Free access to gym facilities
🔹 Free parking

📅 Applications close: Monday 12 October 2026
👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4yXtNgv

We’ve launched a fun YouTube mini-series designed to help children aged 3-7 learn important safety lessons in an engaging way 🎥✨

Across four short episodes, kids will discover:
🔥 Fire engines
📞 What happens when you call 999
🚨 What to do in an emergency
🏠 Why smoke alarms matter

👉 Watch now via the link in our bio and share with friends & family!

Watch the full series here: https://bit.ly/438RzIT

We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our team as Procurement Lead on a two-year fixed term contract.

As part of our procurement team, you’ll lead a varied portfolio including PPE, operational services and facilities management, delivering effective and compliant procurement while identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies and best value. Working with colleagues, suppliers and partners, you’ll use your commercial expertise to support KFRS in creating a safer future for Kent and Medway.

📍 Location: Service Headquarters, Tovil, Kent, with hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the office
📅 Contract: Full Time – 37 hours per week, 2-year fixed term
💰 Salary: £51,561–£57,255 per annum depending on experience + Local Government Pension Scheme + excellent benefits
📅 Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026

What you'll do:
🔹 Lead procurement activity across a range of categories, identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies and best value.
🔹 Manage tender processes, contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance and commercial risks are effectively managed.
🔹 Develop category strategies and provide expert procurement and commercial advice to colleagues and budget managers.
🔹 Provide guidance and training on procurement processes, while maintaining accurate contract and procurement records.
🔹 Produce commercial analysis and management information, working with colleagues, suppliers and partners to deliver the KFRS procurement work plan.

What you'll bring:
🔹 CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
🔹 Experience working in a similar procurement role, with demonstrable savings and efficiency outcomes.
🔹 Experience of contract and supplier management and working with public sector frameworks.
🔹 The ability to manage tender processes independently and develop effective tender documentation.
🔹 Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify risks and recommend proportionate solutions.
🔹 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a diverse portfolio of activity.

Benefits include:
🔹 Local Government Pension Scheme
🔹 Enhanced annual leave entitlement
🔹 Annual salary progression within the grade
🔹 Blue Light Card discount scheme
🔹 CSSC Card – discounts for public sector workers
🔹 Employee Assistance Programme
🔹 Family-friendly policies promoting work-life balance
🔹 Health and wellbeing services and advice
🔹 Free access to gym facilities
🔹 Free parking

If you’re an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where your commercial expertise can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close: Monday 12 October 2026
👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4xOtjbQ

This week is National Fire Door Safety Week, a perfect time to remind you why we need fire doors and the vital role they play in protecting lives and property.

In the event of a fire, a door that you fit and maintain properly can help slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving people valuable time to escape safely. So take a moment to consider the following:

1️⃣ Check the door has the correct certification and is suitable for its location.
2️⃣ Make sure gaps around the door are even and within the recommended limits.
3️⃣ Check that the seals around the door are present, secure and undamaged.
4️⃣ The door should close fully into the frame without sticking or being obstructed.
5️⃣ Check hinges, handles, closers and other hardware are secure and in good condition.

🚫 Never wedge or prop fire doors open.
📦 Keep them clear of obstructions.
🔧 Report any damage or faults with the door, frame, seals or self-closer.

Remember: a fire door is only effective when it’s closed. A quick check today could help save lives tomorrow.

📢 Still a few days left to apply! We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join our team.

If you’re passionate about digital communications, creating engaging content and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you! This is a varied role where you’ll combine digital content management, accessibility, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to help deliver clear and effective communications that ultimately help keep people safe.

📍 Location: Service Headquarters, Maidstone, Kent, with hybrid working available
📅 Contract: Full Time – 37 hours per week
⏱️ Hours: 37 hours per week + regular out-of-hours work to meet service requirements
💰 Salary: Grade 5 – £32,461–£36,482 per annum depending on experience + £3,897.94 standby allowance for on-call duties + Local Government Pension Scheme + excellent benefits

What you'll do:
🔹 Manage and maintain content across the KFRS website and SharePoint Online intranet.
🔹 Create and edit clear, engaging and accessible content.
🔹 Work with colleagues across the service to develop, review and improve content.
🔹 Coordinate content reviews, audits and governance processes to keep information accurate and up to date.
🔹 Apply accessibility standards and best practice to digital content.
🔹 Use analytics, user feedback and insight to identify opportunities to improve digital content and its impact.
🔹 Provide advice, guidance and training on content creation, digital publishing, accessibility and best practice.
🔹 Support communications for organisational change and transformation projects, as well as wider campaigns and corporate communications.
🔹 Support emergency communications during significant incidents and participate in the duty press office rota, including regular out-of-hours work.

Benefits include:
🔹 Local Government Pension Scheme
🔹 Blue Light Card discount scheme
🔹 Family-friendly policies promoting work-life balance
🔹 Health and wellbeing services and advice
🔹 Free parking

📅 Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026
👉 Click here to find out more: www.kent.fire-uk.org/job/digital-engagement-officer

Digital Engagement Officer | Kent Fire and Rescue Service Digital Engagement Officer Hours:  Full time – 37 Hours per week + regular out-of-hours work to meet service requirements Vacancy Reference: R001070 Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Location: Service Headquarters, Maidstone, Kent, with hybrid working available Salary: £32,461 - £36,482 ...

🐾 Our crews recently welcomed some adorable puppies from the Guide Dogs Ashford Branch for an important training session. 🦮

The future guide dogs experienced the sights, sounds and smells of a busy station, from unfamiliar noises and flashing lights to bustling surroundings, all in a safe and controlled environment.

It was a fantastic opportunity to help the puppies build confidence while allowing our crews to support their training journey. And, of course, a station full of puppies brought plenty of smiles too!

A huge thank you to everyone involved. We can’t wait to see these little trainees take the next steps towards their very important future roles. 🐶✨

Would you know what to do if someone fell into the water on a night out?

If it happens:
✅ Call 999
✅ Do not enter the water
✅ Throw them something that floats
✅ Encourage them to float on their back

This Freshers' Week, we're supporting the campaign by sharing simple advice that could save a life. Help us spread the message and reach more students before an emergency happens.