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Fire and Public Safety

What our Fire and Public Safety services do, including joint emergency planning and trading standards.

About us

The Fire and Public Safety directorate provides crucial support to Suffolk residents through a variety of different services, including Trading Standards, the Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU), and Suffolk Fire and Rescue. We care for, and aid, the health and well-being of all residents and work collaboratively with other services and external organisations to achieve this.

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Joint Emergency Planning Unit
Helping to handle emergencies swiftly, whilst providing assistance to the community in recovering from incidents.
Trading Standards
How we take a fair and inclusive approach towards maintaining standards in trade.
Suffolk Resilience Forum
Who the Suffolk Resilience Forum is, and what they do.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

As an emergency service, we are responsible for prevention, protection, and response. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we welcome applications from all members of our community, and we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all staff feel valued and accepted. Suffolk Fire and Rescue play a crucial role in the safety and well-being of all Suffolk residents.

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Working for Suffolk Fire and Rescue was the best decision I've made for my career and work life balance. There's constant support, progression and different opportunities for those who want them.
Liam, Crew Manager Training Learning and Development
SFRS is more than just a job – it's a place where you can feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a real difference.
Claire, Performance and Improvement Manager
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is a place that encourages ambition, builds skills and confidence and reinforces a high professional standard.
Catherine, Community Engagement Officer
Working for Suffolk Fire and Rescue was the best decision I've made for my career and work life balance. There's constant support, progression and different opportunities for those who want them.
Liam, Crew Manager Training Learning and Development
SFRS is more than just a job – it's a place where you can feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a real difference.
Claire, Performance and Improvement Manager

Key features of working with us

Protecting the community
Fire and Public Safety respond to, prepare for and prevent emergencies and protect consumers.
Providing support to those in need
In some cases, Fire and Public Safety roles may be the first point of contact for residents seeking help or support.
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Fire and Public Safety operate in close-knit teams and work closely alongside other agencies, groups and businesses.
Variety and challenge
No two days are the same, from responding to fires and educating the community, to investigating counterfeit goods and preparing for a diverse range of emergencies.