Inter-service Transfers
Inter Service Transfer candidate guide
If you work for a Fire Service within the UK, you may be eligible for an inter service transfer (IST) and you could join us here at GMFRS. If you're interested you can find out more about our Service and the process of an IST below.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services outside London with more than 2,100 members of staff and 41 fire stations.
Ours is a Service which aims to provide the best emergency response we can to our communities - from modern inner-city developments to traditional mill towns.
We pride ourselves on our integral Mission, Vision and Values. Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel, discusses what the Mission, Vision and Values means for the service and everyone that works here. Have a listen below and think if you reflect our Service and could consider an IST:
Recruitment Process & Timelines
We advertise our IST vacancies on the Greater Jobs website. We tend to run up to two IST campaigns per year.
Greater Jobs website (external website, opens in new window)
We encourage anyone interested in joining us as a transferee to express their interest. This way we will be able to keep you updated on future vacancies directly.
Inter-Service Transfer expression of interest form (external website, opens in new window)
Flowchart of the different stages of our IST recruitment process
Further information
You can download our IST guidance booklet here for more information.
If you have any questions or unsure about anything, please email:
joinus@manchesterfire.gov.uk with the title ‘Inter Service Recruitment Query’ in the subject heading.