Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Entry Reqirements

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Typical Tasks

• Supervises a watch.
• Advises on fire safety measures in new buildings.
• Attends and deals with bomb alerts and accidents involving spillage of hazardous substances.
• Removes goods from fire damaged premises, clears excess water, makes safe any structural hazards and takes any other necessary steps to reduce damage to property.
• Rescues people or animals trapped by fire or other emergency situations such as flooding and administers first aid.
• Operates hose pipes, ladders, chemical, foam, gas or powder fire extinguishing appliances.
• Travels to fire or other emergency by vehicle and locates water mains if necessary.
• Arranges fire drills and tests alarm systems and equipment.
• Inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that firefighting equipment is available and in working order and that statutory fire safety regulations are met.

Desired Skills

Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Writing, Monitoring, Speaking, Mathematics, Science