Time to think about a Firefighter career?

Being a firefighter is a fantastic job which loads of people want to do. The challenge, flexibility, teamwork, learning potential and promotion prospects make this one of the most sought-after careers there is.

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Tough selection process

But getting selected can be really tough. Some people apply over and over trying to get an interview. Even if they are determined to start their life as a firefighter, they somehow never end up doing it.

Don’t end up with a ‘I wish I had done it…’ story

…when you could have a ‘best thing I ever did’ story. We have the expertise to help you through the firefighter recruitment process without a hitch.

So where do you go from here?

FIRST, check out our text message job alert service – so you can sit back and wait for vacancies to be pinged to your phone as soon as they happen

SECOND, have a browse! Find out what the selection process involves for your preferred FRS in the ‘Recruitment Guides‘ section, and click on the tabs ‘Becoming a Firefighter‘ and ‘Getting Selected‘ for behind the scenes insights into recruitment and selection. Also have a read around our Blogs for a dose of work and lifestyle news, and take our ‘Are you ready to become a Firefighter?’ Quiz to find out if you’re REALLY cut out for a firefighter career!

THIRD, sign up to our newsletter for a monthly dose of latest Fire & Rescue news, special offers plus a round-up of useful blog posts.

FINALLY, Take a look in our store for all the resources you need at your fingertips to guide you through application form completion and all the different types of selection tests, right through to interview.

The essential books you need to become a Firefighter

Application

The application form is your ‘interview on paper’. You have to write an extraordinarily good application to get through to the next stage.

Most people are rejected, with 90% of applicants making all the same mistakes. Read this important information now to avoid these yourself.

Ability Tests

Ability tests, psychometrics, online testing, verbal and numerical reasoning, there are all terms that are used to describe this daunting part of firefighter selection! The best way to pass these challenging tests is to learn how your answers will match up before the real thing. Take our practice tests here.

Assessment Day

To get to assessment day you will really have been put through your paces, mentally, emotionally and physically.

The pressure can be intense, and not everyone handles their nerves well. Those that do well are always the people who have gone above and beyond to prepare properly.