Greece to recruit 600 firefighters for seven‑year contracts

The Greek Fire Service has published a tender to hire 600 private individuals as General Duty Firefighters on seven‑year public‑law contracts for the 2026 cohort. Applications are accepted electronically from 00:00 GMT on 8 July 2026 until 23:59 GMT on 17 July 2026 via the service’s official website. Eligible candidates must be Greek citizens born on or after 1 January 1996, hold at least secondary education, possess a valid Category G driving licence and meet health and physical fitness standards. The tender awards extra points for experience such as reserve officer service, special forces or presidential guard duty, submarine‑damage control or parachute school graduation, seasonal firefighting, volunteer service, Category D licence, driving experience, or membership in large families. After document verification, applicants will undergo preliminary tests covering athletics, medical exams and psychometric assessments. Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evgaylos Tournas emphasized that the hiring drive strengthens operational readiness and supports Greece’s response to growing climate‑related challenges.