Banbury Fire Station

15/06/2026

Hello all, with (Hopefully) the warm weather coming and Summer holidays right round the corner, we are looking at Outdoor Fire Safety this month for our safety campaign.
As much as we want to come to your BBQ’s we do not want to come and put your enjoyment out. With these points you should be safe and free to enjoy your summer.

🔥 At least 10 feet from your BBQ to any sheds, fences, trees or Patio Furniture.

🔥 Never use an instant/charcoal or gas BBQ indoors, even if it does rain.

🔥 Dispose of ashes only when completely cold, be aware that disposable BBQs stay hot for a while after cooking, and can easily scorch or ignite grass and decking.

For a more questions or other tips and hints how to stay save this summer please look at our website below.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!!

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/community-safety/stay-safe-summer?fbclid=IwdGRjcASco1JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex7NCfIwLHP2DNWOcH2Kk7Am5ZCziP181Fwa46RuC6e-7ztPdQajEoPEBNHU_aem_fI2QzGUo_gYfVB0Kz1rzlA

17/04/2026

01/04/2026

🚨 Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment – application deadline extended 🚨

To make sure everyone has the chance to apply, especially if you’re planning to use the Easter weekend to finish your application - we’re extending the deadline.

🗓 New closing date: Monday 6 April at 12 noon

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their applications, we’ve loved seeing the huge amount of interest.

If you missed one of our online Q&A sessions, we shared a link to candidate preparation to help you prepare for the next stage of the process.
👉: https://www.testpartnership.com/preparation-frs.html

Best of luck to everyone applying 🚒

30/03/2026

🚒 Don’t forget - our final Wholetime Firefighter Q&A session is happening tonight! 🚒

Thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter but still have questions?

Join our team this evening to ask your questions and hear more about:
🔥 What the role is really like
🎓 Training and support
📝 The application process

📅 Tonight (Monday 30 March)
⏰ 6.30 - 7.30 pm
💻 No need to register - just join online:
👉 https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

No firefighting background is needed. What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in our communities.

⏳ Applications close at 12pm on 3 April.

27/03/2026

🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined our online Q&A session last night for our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment! 🚒

If you missed it - don't panic! We’re holding two further online sessions on Monday, 30 March:
🕧 Lunchtime session: 12.30 – 1.30pm
🕡 Evening session: 6.30 – 7.30pm

Come along to learn more about the role and hear directly from our teams about training, support and the application process.

✅ No firefighting background or experience needed
✅ We’re looking for people with the right values, attitude and commitment to develop into the role

💪 Challenge yourself and make a real difference in our communities 🏘️
🔥 It’s more than strength. It’s character

No need to register - just save the date and join us via the online link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

25/03/2026

🚒 We’re nearly halfway through our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment!

It closes on Friday 3rd April at 12 noon.

Looking for a career where you can learn new skills and help people when it matters most? We’d love to hear from you!

🔥 No firefighting background or experience is needed
🌍 Everyone has something valuable to contribute to supporting our communities
💪 We are looking for people who are motivated to make a difference

Even if you’ve never considered a career in the fire & rescue service, why not join one of our online information sessions to find out more? 💻👇

📅 TOMORROW, Thursday 26 March | 7–8pm
📅Monday 30 March | 12.30–1.30pm
📅Monday 30 March | 6.30–7.30pm

✅ No need to register – just save the date and join via the online link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

23/03/2026

🔥 Q&A Sessions for Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment 🔥

Are you thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Or maybe you’re just curious about what the role is really like? 🤔

You don’t need to come from a firefighting background.
What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know.
It's more than strength. It’s character.
If you’ve got the right values, attitude and commitment, we can teach you the job.

We’re hosting online Q&A sessions to give you the chance to:
✅ Ask your questions
✅ Learn what the role is really like
✅ Hear directly from our teams about training, support and the application process

📅 Thursday 26 March
⏰ 7 – 8pm

📅 Monday 30 March
⏰ 12.30 – 1.30pm

📅 Monday 30 March
⏰ 6.30 – 7.30pm

👉 No need to register - just save the date and join via the online link:
🔗 https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process