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How do I get in?
GCSE passes are required to enter some of the fire brigades in Britain - but not all. However competition to enter the fire service is fierce so it helps to have GCSE maths, English and science. Applicants to the fire service are asked to take a series of tests covering English, maths, mechanical comprehension and spatial awareness.
In addition you will undergo a medical examination, ensuring that you have good strength, lung capacity and vision. There is also a gruelling physical fitness test. There are of course roles other than firefighter in the fire service and these do not necessitate medical or fitness tests.
What job could I do?
Uniformed Operational Staff - uniformed staff run the fire stations and attend fires and other emergencies. They also carry out local fire safety inspections and give talks to both adults and children
Station Duty Man - at the start of each watch a station duty man (or woman) is appointed to be responsible for receiving and relaying messages and telephone calls, ensuring that fire crews are despatched to the incident with the necessary information
Appliance Driver - this is the fire engine drive. He/she is also appointed for each shift and is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle and crew arrive at each incident quickly and safely
Uniformed Non-Operational Staff - Uniformed non-operational staff work in the control room and take emergency calls from the public, they then dispatch the appliances to the incidents. They organise support vehicles and equipment and arrange for relief crews and stockpile supplies
Control Officers - control officers are the first point of contact for the public. They take calls from the public and then transmit the information to the appropriate stations.
Pros and Cons?
Pros
You will get a sense of satisfaction from helping people
The work is exciting and varied and enjoys a high profile in the public eye.
Cons
You will be working in a hazardous environment
You must be able to take orders from your superiors.
Earning potential?
The salary is linked to experience. The salary brackets for the various grades are in the public domain. Currently the starting wage for a firefighter is £16,305 (with an additional London Weighting of £3,097). The top salary for a Chief Officer Firemaster is in excess of £40,500.
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