Post on 13-Dec-2015
The Outwood Grange Family of Schools
Futures @ Adwick
Spotlight on Careers
This week…
The Fire Service
The Outwood Grange Family of Schools
Futures @ 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
Futures @ 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
Futures @ 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
Futures @ 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
Futures @ 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 - £40,915Group Manager £42,723 - £47,361Area Manager £50,156 - £55,018
The Outwood Grange Family of Schools
Futures @ Adwick
Spotlight on Careers
The Fire Service
Where to get more information:
www.syfire.gov.uk/careers.asp