Apprentice Firefighter Taster Days

Have you thought about being a firefighter with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service? Come and find out about the role at one of our practical taster sessions.

Our apprentice firefighter recruitment process is open from Monday 1 June until midday on Monday 15 June 2026.

We are offering anyone who wants to see if this could be the role for them the chance to come to one of our taster events at our state-of-the-art training centre in Winsford. You’ll have the opportunity to try out the practical tests, speak to serving firefighters and learn more about the role and the application process.

We’re building a workforce that truly reflects the communities of Cheshire that we serve and protect. While these taster sessions are open to all, we are encouraging people from underrepresented groups who may not initially think firefighting is a career for them, including women, people from minority ethnic communities/groups/backgrounds and the LGBT+ community. We’re a Service where you can be yourself, where your voice matters, and where you’ll have a fair opportunity to thrive.

Saturday 23 May

This session is now full booked.

Apprentice Firefighter Taster event at our state-of-the-art training centre in Winsford for candidates to find out if this is the role for them, with the opportunity to try out the practical tests, speak to serving firefighters and find more about the role and the recruitment process.

  • 09:30 – 13:00

  • 13:30 – 17:00

This session is now full booked.

Saturday 30 May

This session is now full booked.

Dedicated women-only taster event at our state-of-the-art training centre in Winsford, led by our Limitless Women’s Network, designed to encourage and support women considering a career in the Fire Service and give them the opportunity to try out the practical tests, speak to female firefighters and learn more about the role and the application process. Places are limited.

  • 09:30 – 13:00

  • 13:30 – 17:00

This session is now full booked.

Dress code - Gym clothing (no shorts) and comfortable shoes are ideal.

Location - Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ

Important Information

  • Places are strictly limited, so registration is required

  • You will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions after registering

  • You must be at least 18 years old by 11 January 2027, the start date of the apprentice firefighter course

  • Applicants who have attended a taster session previously should not register, to allow opportunities for new attendees

Other events

Firefighters are holding taster events on the following days:

  • Snap Fitness in Northwich on Saturday 30 May from 10:30-15:00

  • Victoria Park in Warrington on Sunday 7 June from 12:00-16:00

You don’t need to book onto these events.

For more information

Apprentice Firefighter Recruitment


Last updated: Friday, 22 May 2026


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