The fire brigade is one of our national services, from fighting fires, attending car crashes, chemical spills and rescuing cats from trees, the fire service can be a very rewarding job.
Popularity
The Fire Service is a highly desirable job, while traditionally it was completely male oriented, women are now found at the forefront of the action as well.
Location
All towns and most villages throughout the UK have a fire service, sometimes when at work this can involve travelling to other areas to support other units.
Age
Minimum age for application is 18.
Ability
As this is a very demanding job, physical fitness is a must, the fire service carry out their own physical tests and medicals.
Description
Joining the fire service can be a rewarding and interesting job, there is the possibility for promotion through the ranks. While there is the full time fire service, there is now the option to join a retained service this is usually in quieter rural areas where a full time service is not required and the officers work on an on call basis and carry out their own usual form of employment. There are also other jobs within the fire service such as working in the emergency call centers or in admin.
Dedication
To become a fireman 100% dedication is needed to carry out this demanding but fulfilling part time job.
Potential
When working as a Fire Man, there is the potential for promotion through the ranks, check out the website for information on this.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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