The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers This week… The Fire Service

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service

What does it take to pursue a career in the Fire Service? You need to be able to do the following: The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service be relatively fit be able to work in a team have good communication skills have a good sense of humour have a desire to help people not be afraid of challenging circumstances be level headed when under pressure

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service What does it take to pursue a career in the Fire Service? You need the following qualifications and experience: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths Ideally 3 A levels Experience working with people in a voluntary public service setting, such as police specials, youth leader, scouts, etc.. A degree will be helpful for fast track to leadership Ideally be in your early 20s when you apply

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service Jobs on offer in the Fire Service: Fire-fighter Middle and senior management Recruitment Fire prevention Road safety Accounting Chaplain Careers Education Youth groups

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service Rewards of being in the Fire Service: Saving lives Working as part of a team Working in a respected profession Good health care Good pension Variety in your day to day job Firefighter; trainee £21,583 ; qualified £22,48 - £28,766 Crew Manager £30,574 - £31,892 Watch Manager £32,582 - £35,664 Station Manager £37,096 - £40,915 Group Manager £42,723 - £47,361 Area Manager £50,156 - £55,018

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