Firefighter Recruitment Information

The most common perception of the Fire Service is one of firefighters riding in fire appliances and fighting fires. This is true, but in today’s modern Fire Service the role of a Firefighter is much more varied. A Firefighter can not only expect to fight fires but also attend road traffic collisions, provide assistance to the Councils with floods, releasing people who are trapped and a much more proactive approach in community Fire safety, such as explaining the risks of fire, fitting a smoke alarm and preventing fires and accidents from happening in the first place.

What’s more in today’s current climate Firefighters face all kinds of different challenges, such as unpredictable environmental hazards such as floods and storms, major transport accidents and unforeseen events like oil and chemical spillages. Also there is an ever increasing threat of terrorism.

The role of a firefighter is to protect the community they serve, they give advice to businesses, risk assess properties and help people to plan escape routes. They raise awareness throughout schools and teach about the dangers of playing with fire, they encourage fire safety initiatives and inspect buildings to make sure they meet fire safety regulations. A firefighter is at the heart of the community.