THE RETAINED FIREFIGHTER
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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

 

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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