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Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service - Preventing, Protecting, Responding

Have you got what it takes to become a firefighter?

Fier fighter talking to young people

Find out if being a firefighter maybe the right career for you.

This self assessment test will give you a good idea of whether or not your perception of what is needed to be a firefighter is correct. If you can answer yes to all of these questions then maybe being a firefighter is the right career for you!

  • Would you like to be part of a profession where you can put your life skills into action every day?
  • Would you like to work as part of a team?
  • Would you like to work in the community meeting new people, being in new situations and meeting new challenges?
  • Are you willing to work shifts that will include nights, evenings, weekends and public holidays including Christmas and New Year?
  • Are you ready to work outdoors in cold, hazardous conditions for long periods through both the day and night?
  • Are you mentally strong enough to deal with highly stressful situations in a positive and professional manner, helping people in distress and giving them first aid?