Full-Time Officer Training Program - Fire Department

What will you be doing? 

This is your chance to enroll in a fully funded, full-time training program to become a fire officer starting in September 2026! After completing the program, you will become a fire officer with the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department. As a fire officer, you will have a permanent office position with our Safety Region. Think of roles such as: project manager for the outfitting of new fire trucks, Environmental Safety Advisor, Accessibility Specialist, Professional Competence and Events Advisor, or Advisor in the Management & Communications Department. It also offers you the opportunity to serve in an operational role within the Fire Department.

The NIPV Training Program

The paid training program is conducted in-house at the Dutch Institute for Public Safety (NIPV) in Arnhem and lasts a total of 18 months. The program consists of three tracks. The red track trains you to become a duty officer, the green track prepares you to serve as an advisor within the fire department, and the purple track supports your personal development. You will attend classes and gain practical experience through internships. Your personal development is central to this program. Therefore, prior firefighting training is not required. 

During those 18 months, you will be trained as a private, a squad leader, and a duty officer. 

Who are you?

• You have completed a higher professional education program (at least a bachelor’s degree) and will be able to provide the corresponding diploma by July 2026 at the latest
• You keep a cool head in stressful situations, you’re driven, and you’re confident and self-assured
• You are physically fit and know how to use your strength wisely in stressful situations.
• You have a Class B driver's license
• You live in (or near) the Amsterdam-Amstelland region 

Here's what you'll get from us

• We will cover the cost of the training and (if applicable) the cost of lodging in Arnhem. 
• You will receive a salary starting from the beginning of the program at pay scale 8, ranging from €3,010 to €4,302. Effective May 1, 2026, there will be a 4.1% increase under the collective bargaining agreement.
• An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay.
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us.
• Travel allowance for up to 300 km or full public transportation reimbursement.
• You have time off during the program's vacation period (school vacations in the central region).

Want to know more?

Join us for the national information day on March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Arnhem at the NIPV. Discover the exciting world of the fire service. Ask all your questions about the selection process, training, and, of course, the work itself, and meet your future colleagues. For more information, visit www.brandweerofficier.nl.

Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department 

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region. Within our safety region, six municipalities, the fire department, medical services, the police, the Public Prosecution Service, and other public and private (safety) partners work together on risk management, firefighting, emergency response, and crisis preparedness. The six municipalities that together form the Amsterdam-Amstelland region are Amsterdam, Diemen, Ouder-Amstel, Amstelveen, Aalsmeer, and Uithoorn. Day in and day out, as a network organization, we consult with one another to anticipate risks, learn together, prevent crises, and ensure that our region is a safe one.

Apply

The application deadline is April 7, 2026.

Other important dates

• Information Day at the NIPV on Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Job interviews: April 13–26, 2026
• Physical Fitness Test Day: May 19 and/or 20, 2026
• Assessments between May 25, 2026, and June 12, 2026

Do you have any questions about the job posting? Please contact Hendrik Jongerden at hendrik.jongerden@brandweeraa.nl or 06 25 05 28 23. 

Do you have any questions about the application process? Please contact George van Ee, Corporate Recruiter, at george.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06 15 69 46 19.

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

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