As an RAF Firefighter you will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. You will be organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment like powerful cutting tools.
RAF Firefighters provide a deployable Aerodrome and Rescue Firefighting capability to Defenced in the UK and overseas. You could:
• Play a role in Air Operations when deployed in the UK or Overseas
• Work as part of a close-knit team, deployable on short notice to any location world-wide
• Resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous substances, and incidents caused by hostile activities.
Starting Salary: £18,600+ plus benefits
Post Phase 2 Training: £25,200+benefits (until completion of Phase 2 training, 1 years service & completing Professional Workplace assessments)
Apprenticeship Title: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Operational Firefighter
Gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship as an Operational Firefighter. Learn to tackle a wide range of emergency situations such as fires, searching, rescuing and protecting people and animals.
Requirements
Age: 17 – 47 (must attest before 48th birthday)
Education: Have GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language and Mathematics.
Residency (change if longer residency needed): You must be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with a ‘right to work’ immigration status) or holder of a dual UK/ other nationality.
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.
