Firefighter/Officer

Become A Firefighter

Do you want to become a Firefighter? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:

Introducing the How To Become A Firefighter CD ROM!

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:

  • advice and education on fire prevention and checking fire safety standards
  • practical fire-fighting and rescue emergency services.

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:

  • maintaining the appliance and equipment
  • practice drills
  • learning new techniques.

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:

  • stamina, courage and a high level of physical fitness
  • the ability to react quickly, but keep calm in hazardous situations
  • good teamwork
  • good practical skills.

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.

If you want to know how to pass the Firefighter selection process then this 300 page guide is all you need! It is crammed full of information on how to complete the firefighter application form, how to pass the Firefighter Written Tests and it even contains the Interview Questions!

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More Useful Resources - Firefighter:

- How to pass the new Firefighter Written Tests

- How to pass the Firefighter Interview DVD

- Firefighter Training Course

 

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