Fire Brigade Jobs in the UK.

There are many thousands of applicants for Fire Brigade jobs when candidates are invited to join the recruitment process. Each Fire and Rescue Service will advertise their Fire Brigade jobs as and when there are enough spare Fire Fighter places to warrant a recruitment drive.

Considering there are 63 Fire and Rescue Services in the UK recruitment can be frequent, however, this may not be in your area. Many potential applicants enter the process to get Fire Brigade jobs by applying to a neighbouring County or by applying to the London Fire Brigade. The London Fire Brigade by virtue of the size of the population in the area is a big Brigade with many stations. Competition is always fierce during the application process.

The daily role of the Fire Fighter in their job will include many diverse activities. You may find yourself doing other things than putting out fires! Damage limitation, floods, natural disasters, Road Traffic Collisions, chemical spills, and community fire safety promotion all form a part of the job role of the firefighter. You will also enforce fire safety laws in commercial premises. This list is just a minor part of your activities so you can see it takes a special type of person who is adaptable to hold the position.

The Fire Services of the UK are equal opportunities employers and respect diversity. They do not discriminate on any grounds including disability. Everyone who can be accommodated within the application process with reasonable adjustments necessary can apply for a Fire Brigade Job.
Fire Brigade Jobs are no longer seen as a male dominated role and there are many female Firefighters in the UK serving in the role. Anyone is capable of doing the job with the correct training. Female applicants undergo the same application procedure and training for those who are successful is the same no matter what your gender. The Fire Brigade are committed to representing the diverse nature of the communities it serves in its make up.

A Firefighter who has been successful and got that dream job in the Fire Brigade can expect to attend a basic Firefighter training course. This course of 14 weeks covers all aspects of Firefighter training to the level of a competent Firefighter. The course is very intense and covers all aspects of training including procedures, safety, equipment, plus much more. Fire service colleges in the UK offer some of the best Firefighter training in the world. The UK Fire Service is a world leader in its field.

You do , however, have to bear in mind that a Fire Brigade job as a firefighter is not without risk. The role is inherently dangerous. Training and constant attention to the safety aspects limit this danger and minimises the risk.

Upon starting your job with the Fire Brigade your salary will be £20,896 (correct at the time of publication) and rising to £27,851 upon your rise to full competence. London Firefighters salary is adjusted by £4,840 in addition. There is a Nationally agreed salary pay scale for Fire Fighters.

Fire Brigade Jobs. Firefighter Responsibilities.

It is difficult to readily describe a typical day as a Firefighter due to the diversity of the role. As a part of a six man crew you will be available to respond to a call to attend an emergency situation. Obviously incidents times are unpredictable and much of your downtime will be spent maintaining equipment and the appliances. It is crucial to the role that all the equipment is in perfect working order so it is checked and maintained regularly. Likewise, you drills will be honed to perfection by regular training. This training is physically demanding also keeping your firefighter fitness level up. Training may include any new equipment you are provided. Latest technology is moving at such a fast pace there is plenty to learn.

A large portion of the role of the Fire Fighter includes the prevention of fires and Community Fire Safety. You will regularly pay visits to local schools and other community based sites where you will give talks and advice on fire safety. This is a fantastically rewarding part of the role.
Inspections and fire safety of commercial buildings also has a part to play in your busy day to day activities.

Finally, as part of the initiative to raise fire safety awareness, fire-fighters often go into schools and other areas of the community to give talks to offer advice on minimising the risk of fires, as well as conducting inspections, grading the fire safety levels of buildings.