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Wholetime Firefighter (Apprenticeship) personal specifications

Source of evidence/assessment method:

  • AF - Application form
  • AC&I - Assessment Centre & Interview
  • D - Documentation
  • JRT - Job Related Tests
  • M - Medical
Personal Qualifications and Attributes
Essential Desirable Source of evidence/assessment

Commitment to diversity and integrity

  • Understands and respects diversity and adopts a fair and ethical approach to others
  • Take personal responsibility for actions
 AF/AC&I

Openness to change

  • Is open to change and actively seeks to support it
 AC&I

Confidence and resilience

  • Maintains a confident and resilient attitude in highly challenging situations
 AC&I

Working with others / Teamwork

  • Works effectively with others both within the Fire and Rescue Service and in the community
 AF/AC&I
Knowledge
Essential Desirable Source of evidence/assessment
The role of the Fire and Rescue Service within the Community AC&I
Basic awareness of Health and Safety issues AC&I
Experience
Essential Desirable Source of evidence/assessment
Proven experience of working in the community AF/AC&I
Proven experience of working within a team AF/AC&I
Other Requirements
Essential Desirable Source of evidence/assessment
Be confident in and around water. Be able to swim a length of a pool (minimum 25-metre pool) AF/JRT
Minimum age 18 at commencement of first trainee course AF
Level 2 Maths and English (Grade A-C or equivalent qualifications) AF
No known phobia of heights or confined spaces JRT
Physical strength required to undertake the role of a Wholetime Firefighter JRT
Have and be able to maintain a level of personal fitness to VO 42.3 max or above (Level 8.8) JRT/M
Medical clearance subject to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 (where appropriate) M
Satisfactory completion of baseline personnel security standard check (BPSS) D
Resident of Nottinghamshire, or serving or ex-member of the armed forces within last 3 years, or direct family member of someone that is serving in the Armed Forces AF/D
Full valid UK manual car driving license D
Ability to travel throughout the County of Nottinghamshire to carry out the requirements of the post
Fluent in the use of English Language (As set out in English Language Fluency Duty Part 7 Immigration Act) JRT/AC&I
Demonstrate an understanding of, and a positive attitude towards the corporate values of the Service and the National Core Code of Ethics AF/AC&I
Show integrity and commitment to public service AF/AF&I
Ability to use IT systems AF