Fire Officers (M/F/X)

 As a fire officer, you’re responsible for leading a team in the field during emergency interventions. These range from fires to road accidents, urgent medical assistance and incidents involving hazardous materials. 

But the role goes further: you’re also involved in training, planning, operational procedures, risk analysis, collaboration with partner services, post‑incident reports, and more. 

It requires excellent stress management, strong technical knowledge and clear leadership. 

Thanks to opportunities for specialization and a wide variety of roles, you can build a career that has a real impact on people’s lives.

In Brussels, you’ll join a fully professional zone rich in diversity and challenges.  

Each of us is motivated by the fundamental ambition to serve the community and contribute, directly or indirectly, to making Brussels a safer region!

Of course! The only thing that matters is having the right qualities. We already have several female fire officers in our corps. 

Our fire stations are continuously modernised and equipped with women’s facilities (separate bedrooms, changing rooms, restrooms, lactation spaces, etc.). Pregnant female firefighters may receive temporary adjustments to work tasks and schedules. The work-life balance is strong: after every 24-hour shift, you get three days off. 

We offer a statutory role with a salary aligned with pay scale A151 of the Brussels-Capital Region. 

Additional benefits: 

• Operational allowance (38%), year-end bonus, and specialization allowances (variable)
• Opportunity to earn a bilingualism allowance
• Meal vouchers and access to affordable meals in the staff canteen
• Full reimbursement of STIB, SNCB, TEC, and De Lijn public transport subscriptions
• Bicycle allowance
• Hospitalisation insurance (also for family members) and various social benefits
• 35 days of annual leave, in addition to official public holidays
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to telework for administrative tasks
• Ongoing internal training and diverse career development opportunities
• Access to our fitness room and sports activities during duty hours 

This is a demanding job that requires the right mindset. We look particularly for candidates with the following qualities: 

• Positive attitude 
   You work to help and protect. This is a people-centered role where empathy and strong ethics are essential.
• Team spirit 
   You never work alone and your colleagues rely on you. This calls for discipline and good communication skills.
• Resilience to stress 
   You are often faced with challenging situations. You must stay calm under pressure, remain courageous, and be resourceful.
• Physical fitness 
   You exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle to stay in shape throughout your career.
• Analytical mind 
   You have strong reasoning skills and sound analytical thinking.
• Leadership 
   You can lead a team toward continuous improvement and show initiative. 

Requirements: 

• At least 18 years old
• Belgian citizenship or national of the European Economic Area or Switzerland
• Category B driving licence
• Federal Aptitude Certificate (FGA) obtained
• University degree or equivalent 

Update: We are currently not actively recruiting new fire officers. 

Convinced? Several steps are required before you can join Brussels Fire Brigade: 

1. Obtain the Federal Aptitude Certificate
2. Attend an information session
3. Pass cognitive tests
4. Pass physical assessments
5. Pass interview and personality test
6. Complete an internship 

Before you can apply to any fire zone in Belgium, you must obtain the Federal Aptitude Certificate (FGA). All details and registration information can be found on the website Opens in new windowbrandweer.be. 

We begin with a presentation covering all aspects of the job, the selection procedure, and the various tests. Your attendance is mandatory. 

Our tests vary from one recruitment campaign to the next. Below is an overview of the tests used during the most recent selection. Details may change in future campaigns. 

These tests evaluate your reasoning abilities in technical situations and your mathematical and scientific knowledge at the level of a civil engineering entrance exam. 

There are four physical fitness tests, spread over three different days: 

• Running race (track)
• Swimming test (pool)
• Agility course (gym)
• Stress resistance in a confined space 

You can find full details of the physical tests below (PDF). 

The agility course (3) is undoubtedly the most demanding test. Want to see how it's done? Choose your example! [Katrien or Nabil] 

As a first responder, you work with people every day. The right mindset is therefore essential. We assess this through a personality test and an interview to evaluate your qualities and motivation. 

If you successfully pass all the previous steps, you will be placed in the recruitment reserve. Internship candidates are selected based on their ranking in the test results. 

If you then pass your internship, you can start your career as a fire officer in Brussels!