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
Essential | Desirable | Source of evidence/assessment |
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Commitment to diversity and integrity
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AF/AC&I | |
Openness to change
|
AC&I | |
Confidence and resilience
|
AC&I | |
Working with others / Teamwork
|
AF/AC&I |
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 |
Essential | Desirable | Source of evidence/assessment |
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Proven experience of working in the community | AF/AC&I | |
Proven experience of working within a team | AF/AC&I |
Essential | Desirable | Source of evidence/assessment |
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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 |