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Entry Requirements
Requirements
- You must be aged 18 or over
- You need to live or work near a retained fire station, as you need to be able to get there within a few minutes of a call, i.e. approximately 200 - 300 yards on foot or a 2 - 3 mile drive.
- You will need the support of your employer if you intend to respond during working hours.
- No formal qualifications are required, however you will be required to pass the Fire Service’s written tests.
- Eligible applicants start the following process, with success at each stage allowing progression to the next:
Stage 1
- Application form including availability
- Fire Service written test
- Physical aptitude assessment
Stage 2
- RDS initial training course (Successful completion of all 3 modules is required)
- Pre-Employment screening (to include medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, criminal record checks and reference checks)
Additional Information
Why you should join us
The Service is committed to helping it's staff achieve and maintain a good quality of life by offering a range of schemes within the workplace to support employees.
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Work Experience
Although courses are occasionally provided for students who are seeking experience of the operational role of Firefighter.
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Recruitment Enquiries
The six County Command areas are as follows, and can all be contacted via the Service's main telephone number 0370 6060699.
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The Service is committed to helping it's staff achieve and maintain a good quality of life by offering a range of schemes within the workplace to support employees.
more »
Work Experience
Although courses are occasionally provided for students who are seeking experience of the operational role of Firefighter.
more »
Recruitment Enquiries
The six County Command areas are as follows, and can all be contacted via the Service's main telephone number 0370 6060699.
more »
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