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The Fire Service

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

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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

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• 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

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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

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Jobs on offer in the Fire Service:

•Fire-fighter•Middle and senior management•Recruitment•Fire prevention•Road safety•Accounting•Chaplain•Careers•Education•Youth groups

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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

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Where to get more information:

www.syfire.gov.uk/careers.asp