Do you want to become a Firefighter/Officer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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A firefighter's main duty is to reduce the risk of death, injury and damage to property in emergencies and disaster situations. They do this by providing:
Fire fighting can be a small part of everyday work as firefighters also educate the public on fire safety. They also respond to emergency calls which could involve rescuing people, animals or property from a disaster such as a flood, road, rail or air crash, or releasing someone trapped in a dangerous or confined space.
There are also routine station duties such as:
Firefighters work a 42-hour week, which may include shifts and overtime. The practical emergency work can be very stressful, physically demanding and often very uncomfortable.
Salaries range from £16,886 to £40,000.
This job takes:
There are about 41,000 full-time firefighters, and around 17,900 retained firefighters. About 1,400 people work as volunteer firefighters in Scotland.
Firefighters need a good general education. Some brigades may ask for specific GCSEs and some entrants have A levels/H grades or a degree.
There is no minimum or maximum height, but candidates must pass a test of fitness and strength. They need good eyesight without glasses or contact lenses. Full-time induction training lasts between 12 and 16 weeks.
Firefighters have the opportunity to advance to crew commander, then to watch, station, area, group and finally brigade commander.
- How to pass the new Firefighter Written Tests
- Firefighter Interview Document - Including interview questions
- How to pass the Firefighter Interview DVD
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