Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Firefighter
Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Firefighter
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Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.
- Carry out practice drills and respond to emergency call outs
- Control and put out fires
- Rescue people and animals from burning buildings and incident sites
- Deal with natural disasters like floods or storm damage
- Manage chemical or hazardous substance spills
- Give presentations to schools and community groups
- Inspect buildings to make sure they meet fire safety regulations
As a Firefighter, you could work at a fire station, at a client's home or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be at height, cramped and physically and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment and a uniform.
Firefighters tend to work 42 to 48 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on shifts.
Starting: £28,000
Experienced: £42,000
You could apply for an Operational Firefighter Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with a fire and rescue service.
The apprenticeship takes about 2 years and combines on-the-job training with off-site study.
You can apply directly to join the fire service. Each service sets its own entry requirements.
Many ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.