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Being a Firefighter
Posted: Mon 16 Feb, 2004 1:45 pm
by Nemo
I'm currently doing a public services course and would like to be a firefighter in the air force.
What are the chances of actually being able to do this and do i need any specific qualifications?
Many thanks ben
Posted: Mon 16 Feb, 2004 4:15 pm
by B_H100
You can definitely be a firefighter in the RAF. See here: -
http://www.rafcareers.com/jobs/job_file ... ighter.cfm
One of my mates joined the RAF as a firefighter last year and says it is a great job. He is currently based in the UK, tells me that he works shifts: 2 Days and 2 Nights, and that he gets the equivalent of 4 days off a week. He says it can get a little boring at times (in his experience), but it is worth it, and the pay is great.
Posted: Mon 16 Feb, 2004 6:10 pm
by Biggles1211
No qualifications required. Just pass the entrance test at the AFCO and the specialist selection course at Manston. Make sure you're fit and strong!
Posted: Tue 17 Feb, 2004 10:20 am
by rawli
you need to have passed your driving test before you join as well.
Posted: Tue 17 Feb, 2004 2:19 pm
by Nemo
ok thanks guys for your help
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2004 8:48 am
by pondlife252
You need to be fit and strong to be able to wash and polish the wagons each day....................Still, the sting vest has a certain appeal and the boots are very Carnaby Street.
Aye
Posted: Sun 22 Feb, 2004 11:48 am
by Batfink
pondlife252 wrote:Still, the sting vest has a certain appeal...
Oh those strong vests!!!
