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THE RETAINED FIREFIGHTER
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The Realistic Job Preview for Firefighter applicants

Introduction

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What is the Retained Fire Service?

How Your Fire Station is Crewed

Number of Calls

Availability

Salary & Annual Leave

Functional Capability & Physical Fitness

Recruitment & Selection Tests

Medical/Eyesight Requirements

Joining Up and Progression Courses

What next?

Station Drill Nights

Application Stages

Employers Information (1.04MB PDF)

 

 

Application Stages

  1. Enquiry received at station or via Recruitment Hotline.
  2. Pre-application Form to be completed & returned.
  3. Complete & return Application Form.
  4. Application sift.
  5. Invitation to undertake Psychometric tests
  6. Invitation to undertake Physical assessment tests. (Interview preparation paperwork issued).
  7. Interview.
  8. Eyesight & medical examinations.
  9. Medical clearance received.
  10. Appointment letter issued.
  11. Commence on station - 2 x drill nights.
  12. Attend Basic Skills Course.
  13. Attend additional training courses.

 


 

 

Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Manor House, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5PP
Tel: 01380 723601 Fax: 01380 727000
Web site: www.wiltsfire.gov.uk

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